The Indian River Lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary in North America.
Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA)
In 2005, internationally recognized deep-sea explorer Dr. Edith Widder founded the ORCA, a scientific based conservation nonprofit. “Our focus is on reversing the trend of oceanic and near-shore marine ecosystem degradation using the scientific integrity of a research institute,” said Dr. Widder.
ORCA's Website