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The Marine Discovery Center has spent 25 years informing and educating citizens and guests about the biodiversity of marine life and plant life in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.
New Smyrna Beach is home to the most biologically diverse estuary in North America. The Indian River Lagoon, located on the coast of Central Florida, boasts more than 4,000 species and spans 156 miles down Florida’s east coast; providing countless ways to enjoy your time on the water in New Smyrna Beach.
Programs at MDC for all ages are designed to offer outdoor “hands-on, feet-wet” learning opportunities through: classes, camps, lectures, boat and kayak eco-tours with certified naturalists and teachers.
We invite you to learn more about all we have to offer.
Exploration | Conservation | Education
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Marine Discovery Center News & Announcements
TD Bank Presents “Evolution of Fraud & Scams”
Our Discovery Lecture Series is generally held on the 1st Thursday of each month and involves environmental topics on Florida's coastal and Indian River Lagoon ecosystems. Join us for a special topic lecture entitled "The Evolution of Fraud and Scams" on Thursday,...
Laurilee Thompson To Speak on Lagoon’s Legacy
Laurilee Thompson, a lifelong native of Brevard County and former commercial angler, will be the guest speaker in March for the Discovery Lecture Series at Marine Discovery Center. Thompson’s presentation, “The Indian River Lagoon: A Treasure Worth Saving,” will be...
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