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In-depth field guides, conservation updates, and ecosystem profiles from the Treasure Coast.

Decades of nutrient pollution have pushed one of America's most biodiverse estuaries to the brink.

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Field guides & deep dives

How the lagoon lost its underwater prairies, year by year, and what bringing them back takes.

How the Indian River Lagoon became home to over 4,300 species of plants and animals.

The Indian River Lagoon hosts one of the largest manatee populations in the state.

One of the densest sea turtle nesting areas in the Western Hemisphere.

Three species of mangroves form the Treasure Coast's most important coastal defense.

The seagrass beds that feed manatees, shelter fish, and hold the lagoon together.

Understanding the toxic blooms threatening the Indian River Lagoon's ecosystem.

The multi-billion dollar fight to save one of Florida's most biodiverse estuaries.

Nutrient pollution, algal blooms, and the fight to restore the lagoon's health.

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