welcome to the Marine Discovery Center
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
November Lecture Explores Science of How Birds Sing
Music Lessons:The Science of How Birds SingThis lecture is FREE but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register. November’s Discovery Lecture Series at Marine Discovery Center will feature the topic, “Music Lessons: The Science of How Birds Sing.” Avid local...
Meet MDC’s Board of Directors Chair Cindi Flanagan
Cindi Flanagan is a New Smyrna Beach native and graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School in 1978, so the campus grounds that currently house Marine Discovery Center are familiar, spanning back to her teenage years. Cindi now serves as the board chair on MDC’s board...
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