volunteer Archives

The Lagoon House is open to the public by appointment only.
Call us at 321-725-7775 to request an appointment.

International Coastal Cleanup 2023

Get Involved, Events, sustainability, marine science, environmental education, volunteer

The Marine Resources Council invites you to join in for this year’s cleanup to help remove trash and debris from the shorelines of the Indian River Lagoon.

Volcanoes Erupting in Florida’s Estuaries!

green infrastructure, IRL Health Update, marine science, habitat restoration, environmental education, volunteer, Restoration Highlight

MRC is thrilled to partner with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to develop plastic-free shoreline restoration solutions.

Plastic-free Shoreline Restoration

volunteer, green infrastructure, marine science, habitat restoration, environmental education

Most Indian River Lagoon oyster reefs have disappeared due to polluted water, over-harvesting, and other harmful human activities. Concrete “oyster volcanos” are a possible solution.

Citizen Science in Action

marine science, lagoonwatch, volunteer

LagoonWatch is a citizen science water quality monitoring program that fosters community involvement in water quality issues throughout the IRL.

Join the Restoration Team

marine science, habitat restoration, volunteer

MRC depends on the community to help us in every aspect of managing our mangrove nursery. How can you help?

North Atlantic Right Whale Program

volunteer, north atlantic right whale, Science Highlight, marine science

MRC’s volunteer North Atlantic Right Whale Program spotters report right whale sightings to track the whales’ movement and behavior patterns.

What Is the Muck Finders Program?

Muckfinders, marine science, volunteer, Restoration Highlight

Marine Resources Council, Brevard County Natural Resources Management, and Brevard County citizens have teamed up to assist muck management actions in the Indian River Lagoon with Muck Finders.