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.
Led by Director Veronica Hinman, Ph.D., the laboratory is made up of 12 faculty-led research laboratories with 70 staff, students and researchers.
An important part of the lab’s mission is to train future experimental biologists through its graduate and postdoctoral programs. The laboratory provides hands-on science experiences for K-12, undergraduate, and adult learners in our STEM outreach initiatives. Along with our public lecture series, these efforts support our goal of increasing community engagement in lifelong learning and marine science.
12
Faculty Labs
Research Areas: Aquaculture, Biology, Biomimetics, Chemistry, Neuroscience
70
People
Staff, Students and Researchers
100+
Volunteers
Sea Turtle Hospital, K-12 Education Docents, Laboratory
Research and Mission
Our video gives you a taste for marine science and the exciting opportunities for discovery at the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience.