The Whitney Lab has begun the construction of the long-awaited Marine Research Institute Building and Sea Turtle Research Center and Hospital. Once complete, the new facilities will bring high-technology and science education outreach to the shores of St. Johns and Flagler counties.
With a project budget of $41.2 million and over 38,000 square feet, the new building and sea turtle hospital overlooking the Matanzas estuary will more than double current research
Twelve state-of-the-art collaborative faculty laboratories will include specialized research areas, such as space for advanced microscopy training and a natural products chemistry suite for drug discovery from our environment.
Plans also include an interactive Marine Research and Conservation Discovery Lobby designed so visitors can learn about the Whitney Laboratory’s research programs, surrounding environment and efforts in sea turtle conservation.
Construction is slated for completion in summer 2025.
Full article in the Palm Coast Observer
Image: UF Provost, Whitney Board of Trustees, scientific advisors and Whitney staff and faculty toast the construction in progress.