Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation’s Save Our Seas 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

The Guy Harvey-designed Save Our Seas license plate funds FAU Harbor Branch's research on Florida's waters and coral reefs. Harbor Branch scientists investigate the health of coastal waterways by utilizing a network of automated water quality measurement stations that allow researchers and the public to track conditions in popular boating and swimming spots. 

Click here to learn more about Save Our Seas research

Watch a short video to learn more about our research. 

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.