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Whitney Marine Research Center

Discovery Lobby and Gift Shop

Open:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Images of a discovery lobby and gift shop.

The interactive Lastinger and Lohman Discovery and Conservation Lobby on the first floor of Whitney Laboratory’s new Marine Research Center offers visitors an immersive experience showcasing the laboratory’s research and programs. The space also includes a large-scale hanging art installation inspired by marine life and microscopic organisms.

Also in the lobby is the Laboratory Gift Shop stocked with unique ocean-themed gifts including Whitney Laboratory and Sea Turtle Hospital apparel and other marine items. Proceeds from the gift shop benefit the Whitney Laboratory, Sea Turtle Hospital, and Whitney Graduate Student Association.

Location:

UF Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

Whitney Marine Research Center

1st Floor Lobby

9505 Ocean Shore Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080

For questions, email wh-whitneylab@ufl.edu. The lobby and gift shop will not be open on federal holidays and UF observed holiday dates. Click here for a current calendar.