The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is a full-time University of Florida research center for biomedical research and biotechnology located in St. Augustine, Florida. Founded in 1974, the Whitney Lab is dedicated to using marine model animals for studying fundamental problems in biology and applying that knowledge to issues of human health, natural resources, and the environment. Scientists at the lab are on the front lines of biodiversity, neuroscience, sensory biology, ocean health, and cell regeneration – working to Go Greater for all of us.
Research at the Whitney Lab
Students entering 5th, 6th or 7th grade in fall 2021 will experience the fun of science learning and discovery with plankton. Read More
Catherine Eastman and Taryn Chaya recently presented at this symposia that brings together the community and offers the opportunity to gain greater insight into the research, education and stewardship activities taking place throughout the GTM Research Reserve by their staff, partners and academic institutions. Read More
Another one bites the dust: Scientist in Flagler investigates how bacteria in the soil can help combat skin cancer Read More
Yamaha Rightwaters is teaming up with Skeeter Boats to provide a SX2250 center console boat with a 250-horsepower Yamaha V MAX SHO outboard to the University of Florida. Scientists in the University’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience will use the boat and outboard to conduct a study on redfish activities and numbers to gather better data on the species in Northern Florida. Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Loesgen, who was recently featured in an article in GEO kompakt Magazine, Die Unterwasserapotheke, or Underwater Pharmacy. The article highlights the natural products community efforts to find new medications from marine sources. Read More
Research
Sea Turtle Hospital
Education and Conservation
Our videos give you a taste for marine science and the exciting opportunities for discovery at the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience.
Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
Fish Aquaculture
Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration