The Florida Oceanographic Society, established in 1964, is a non-profit organization that focuses on Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research and protection. The Florida Oceanographic Society Ocean & Advocacy Estuary Center is a 4-story building overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This facility services the 57-acre marine life nature center known as the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. The facility’s rooftop is comprised of an observation deck and pavilion that is accessed by two walkways.