Expanding Our Facilities to Meet Research and Conservation Demands

Our goal is to build a new Marine Research Institute Building and the Nancy Condron Family Sea Turtle Research Center and Hospital that brings high-technology to the shores of UF Whitney Laboratory's valuable environmental location. The Whitney Laboratory team welcomes the opportunity to explore how we can join together to create a Marine Research Institute that produces world-class findings in marine bioscience and conservation.

• 38,000 Gross Square Feet and 25,000+ Usable Square Feet
• Project Budget: $24M
  $11M Raised, $14M Public Private Partnership
• Nancy Condron Family Sea Turtle Research Center and Hospital
• Marine Research and Conservation Discovery Entry
• Scientific Education Pathway and Outdoor Classroom

Learn more about our phased approach, the planned multidisciplinary research laboratories, naming opportunities and recent news articles.

Learn More About the Planned Marine Research Institute Building