habitat restoration Archives

Small-toothed Sawfish, Sewall’s Point, 1916. Historically reported from 18-28 feet, they were once extremely common in the Indian River Lagoon. (Photo: Courtesy of archives of Sandra Thurlow and the Historical Society of Martin County)

The Lagoon Was Once an Aquatic Wonderland

habitat restoration, in the news

Once upon a time, the Indian River Lagoon was the image of vacation snapshots and postcards. Lush mangroves lined the shore, while boats and docks floated above swaths of unbelievably clear water, as if suspended over the sandy, grassy bottom of the lagoon.

Shoreline Restoration

habitat restoration, Restoration Highlight, Get Involved, marine science

MRC specializes in living shoreline restorations, a low-impact development method that uses natural materials and native vegetation to enhance wildlife habitat and mitigate erosion.

Presentations from the 2014 IRL Action Assembly

Presentations from the 2014 Indian River Lagoon Action Assembly

Events, marine science, habitat restoration

View presentations from the May 2014 Indian River Lagoon Action Assembly, coordinated by Marine Resources Council.

Indian River Lagoon Action Assembly

habitat restoration, Events, marine science

MRC coordinated the May 2014 Lagoon Action Assembly involving over 100 community leaders in facilitated discourse about the collapse of the Indian River Lagoon.