CITIZEN SCIENCE & EDUCATION
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
ORCA's citizen science program aims to educate and engage all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, education, race, or religion, in solving the problems that are leading to the degradation of the Indian River Lagoon and connecting waterways.
Through a series of workshops and trainings, our staff rigorously prepare community volunteers to actively participate in our citizen science projects- all of which were developed from ORCA's current research initiatives. ORCA citizen scientists measure and monitor local environmental conditions and help identify sources of pollution entering the lagoon by conducting various field sampling and laboratory analyses. Together, we can acquire the data required to drive change and solve the problems.
Through the power of Citizen Science, ORCA aims to:
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Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc.
Mailing Address: PO Box 4291, Fort Pierce, FL 34948
Center for Citizen Science: 2515 Airport N Drive, Bldg B, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Engineering Office: 140 Tomahawk Drive, Unit 6, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
P: 772.467.1600
ORCA is dedicated to the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science-based conservation action and community education and outreach.
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ORCA is a non-profit, non-governmental conservation organization tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) IRS. Contributions are tax-deductible.
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Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 4291, Fort Pierce, FL 34948
Center for Citizen Science:
2515 Airport N Drive, Bldg B, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Engineering Office:
140 Tomahawk Drive, Unit 6, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
P: 772.467.1600
ORCA is dedicated to the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science-based conservation action and community education and outreach.
Connect with ORCA
Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc.
Main Office:
PO Box 4291, Fort Pierce, FL 34948
Center for Citizen Science:
2515 Airport N Drive, Bldg B, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Engineering Office:
140 Tomahawk Drive, Unit 6, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
P: 772.467.1600