The outdoor seagrass exhibit educates people on the role of seagrasses, mangroves, filtration shellfish, and water quality in a healthy lagoon. Installing environmental controls will more accurately mimic lagoon conditions and help the seagrasses thrive.

Nonprofits that research, protect, restore and advocate for clean water need more than holiday cheer to continue their mission. Here's how to help.

TCPalm's annual Giving Days fundraiser highlights how you can help these nonprofit organizations continue their important environmental work. Today, we feature the: The Indian River Lagoon, where the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) conducts extensive field research,

The Environmental Studies Center in Jensen Beach, operated by the Martin County School District, wants to improve its hands-on learning experiences for students and other visitors by updating three key pieces of equipment. The center needs a new stereoscope, lighting unit for the reef community, and life jackets for the River Scout.