MARTIN COUNTY

Visitors sift oyster shells and get aquatic education during Rally for the River in Stuart

Treasure Coast Newspapers
"I grew up here and have seen the river change. It used to be crystal clear. This is the most active thing I can think of doing to to help make a difference," said Sara Warren, right, of Stuart who bags oyster shells with her boyfriend, Justin Murray, back, Saturday, October 13, 2018, during the Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality demonstrations, prepare mangrove propagules for planting, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
"I grew up here and have seen the river change. It used to be crystal clear. This is the most active thing I can think of doing to to help make a difference," said Sara Warren, right, of Stuart who bags oyster shells with her boyfriend, Justin Murray, back, Saturday, October 13, 2018, during the Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality demonstrations, prepare mangrove propagules for planting, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
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"They love fishing and going to the beach and they are learning so much about the water today. This is all about their future," said Alex Toth (not pictured) of Port St Lucie, who brought her children, including son, Daniel, 5, (center) to the Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Daniel Toth and his siblings prepared mangrove propagules for planting. Visitors also got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
"They love fishing and going to the beach and they are learning so much about the water today. This is all about their future," said Alex Toth (not pictured) of Port St Lucie, who brought her children, including son, Daniel, 5, (center) to the Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Daniel Toth and his siblings prepared mangrove propagules for planting. Visitors also got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
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Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
Florida Oceanographic Society's Rally for the River was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Visitors got the chance to tour downtown Stuart's living oyster reef, participate in water quality and oyster bagging demonstrations, and meet local water experts to learn about water-related problems, including toxic algae and red tide.
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