UF expands marine science innovation in St. Augustine

The University of Florida recently celebrated the opening of the new Whitney Marine Research Center, an LEED gold-certified facility featuring 12 state-of-the-art labs, collaborative research spaces, aquaculture and microscopy areas, a maker space and an expanded Sea Turtle Hospital to support innovation and hands-on discovery.

Learn more on the UF News website: news.ufl.edu/2026/04/whitney-lab-ribbon-cutting/