Florida Sea Grant - Martin & St. Lucie Counties

Dr. Vincent Encomio is the Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent for Martin and St. Lucie counties. Florida Sea Grant helps connect local residents with research and education from Florida universities and national experts. The program’s goal is to use science to protect and support Florida’s coast. Our community can join webinars, citizen science projects, and restoration activities. You can learn from experts about water health, seafood, and other ocean topics.

Florida Sea Grant’s mission is to support research, education, and outreach that protect coastal resources and help Florida’s economy.

Florida Sea Grant is a partnership between the Florida Board of Education, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the people and governments of Florida. We also work with UF/IFAS Extension and coastal counties to offer programs and education.

To learn more, visit: https://www.flseagrant.org/

• Keeping Your Dog Safe

  Keeping Your Dog Safe

  The fact sheet explains how the toxin can harm dogs, the chances of it being deadly, and how to spot algal blooms. It also includes links to more information.

  To learn more about keeping pets safe around Cyanobacteria, visit Florida Sea Grant.

  The above fact sheet details the toxin’s effects on dogs, risks for fatality, how to recognize the presence of algal blooms, and links to additional resources at Florida Seagrant.

   

• Water Ambassador Resources

  Check back later for more resources. 

• 2025 Martin County Water Ambassador Program

  2025

  • Clean Vessel Act needs assessment and the Indian River Lagoon No Discharge Zone

  2024

  • Practicing water resources stewardship in our home landscapes
  • Shoreline characterization of the IRL: How citizen science can inform living shorelines restoration
  • What is stormwater management? Martin County's approach.
  • Robust design of green infrastructure for shoreline resiliency
  • Water Management Projects in the IRL Region
  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure For Your Home
  • Forensic mapping of the stunning transformation of Florida's coastal watersheds.
  • Long-term Effects of Exposure to Harmful Algal Blooms (LEE-HABs) Study
  • Emerald Sanctuary: Investigating the Impacts of Seagrasses in Florida
  • Streets Don't Grow: Potential Nutrient Impacts of Residential Reclaimed Water Irrigation Overspray.
• Seafood Resources

   

  •  Seafood Live Series
• Sea Grant Blogs
  •  Florida Sea Grant Blog
  •  Encomio, Vincent
  •  Bite-sized Science