Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation’s Florida Aquaculture Plate

Three Ways to Get Your Plate:

1. Order Your Aquaculture plate online by filling out the form below.
2. Renew your HBOI specialty plate online by clicking here.
3. Visit your tax collector office. Find your local tax collector office by clicking here.

Did you know that half of the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, also known as fish farming? Fish, clams, shrimp, and plants are items grown for food and for restocking overfished areas. The Aquaculture license plate, designed by Guy Harvey, supports the research that Harbor Branch scientists do to advance the industry, like testing land-based culture methods that reuse water and limit waste while growing healthy and safe seafood.  

Click here to learn more about Aquaculture research

Watch a short video to learn more about our aquaculture research.

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If you are ordering a plate online, a representative from Indian River County Tax Collector will contact you to begin the ordering process. If you would like to personalize your plate, the contact representative from Indian River County Tax Collector will be able to assist you.

Plate Cost

• Within 3 months of your current plate renewal period: $58 AND your annual renewal fee
• Not within 3 months of your current plate renewal period: $69.60 (this includes a $11.60 replacement license fee)

Granted through the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation, the proceeds of sales from these license plates support innovative and applied research involving animals, ecosystems and issues of importance to the people of Florida.