Join FAU Harbor Branch for a fun and educational 1.5-hour excursion aboard their Discovery pontoon boat this summer!
Participants will experience the lagoon like never before - as a marine scientist aboard a floating laboratory with state-of-the-art tools, while learning about wildlife and conservation.
Boat Tours are $40 per person and are offered on Fridays at 10:30 AM, and Saturdays at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM. All tours are an hour and a half in length and limited to 30 people. Special group tours are also available by request.
Reservations and payment in advance are required. Reservations must be made by 4:00 PM on the day before your tour. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit www.fau.edu/hboi/bookatour, call 772-242-2293, or stop by the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center located at 5600 US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, 34945.
We can't wait to join you on the water!
About the Indian River Lagoon
Designated as an aquatic preserve and Estuary of National Significance, the Lagoon is one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America. Spanning 156 miles along Florida's east coast, it is home to more than 4,000 plant and animal species, including 50 threatened or endangered species. FAU Harbor Branch is a leader in Indian River Lagoon research and education, with a goal of conserving this vital ecosystem for generations to come.
About Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI)
For over 50 years, Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has been a leader in marine science and education. Founded in 1971 as a premier marine research facility, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is now the northern-most campus of Florida Atlantic University. Our team of over 300 scientists, engineers, students, staff, and volunteers work toward the goal of Ocean Science for a Better World®.
