Florida State University Coastal & Marine Laboratory

Florida State University Coastal & Marine Laboratory We conduct innovative, pioneering research on coastal & marine ecosystems, mentor the next generation

Located on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico since 1968, the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory continues a long history of research, education, and outreach that started with the FSU Oceanographic Institute on Alligator Point in 1949.

The correct answer is ... A. Elephant! 🐘 Although commonly referred to as sea cows, manatees are actually more closely r...
05/27/2026

The correct answer is ... A. Elephant! 🐘 Although commonly referred to as sea cows, manatees are actually more closely related to elephants than cows. Both animals have thick & wrinkled skin, short bristle-like hairs, sensitive & flexible upper lips, and a similar set of molars 🦷.

Do you know which animal is considered to be the closest living relative to the manatee? 🧐Comment your guesses below, th...
05/26/2026

Do you know which animal is considered to be the closest living relative to the manatee? 🧐

Comment your guesses below, the correct answer will be revealed tomorrow! 🗯️

We've made it to another Friday! Did you know that, like a chameleon, seahorses' eyes move independently from one anothe...
05/22/2026

We've made it to another Friday! Did you know that, like a chameleon, seahorses' eyes move independently from one another? 👀 These creatures have excellent eyesight and an almost 360-degree field of vision. This allows them to focus on two things at once, hunting & looking out for predators!

Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab is seeking a determined and dedicated Lead Project Coordinator: Biogeochem...
05/22/2026

Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab is seeking a determined and dedicated Lead Project Coordinator: Biogeochemistry. Visit our website to learn more!
You can also apply directly at jobs.fsu.edu under the JobID: 62679
Applications accepted until 6/30/2026.

The correct answer is... B. 332 meters (1,090 ft)! This record was set in September of 2014 by an Egyptian diver, Ahmed ...
05/20/2026

The correct answer is... B. 332 meters (1,090 ft)! This record was set in September of 2014 by an Egyptian diver, Ahmed Gabr, in the Red Sea. While his descent only took around 15 minutes, his ascent lasted over 13 hours due to all the decompression stops he had to make on his way to the surface. He prepared and trained for this dive for four years, and a team of 30 other divers supported him.

Happy Tuesday! Do you know the depth of the deepest scuba dive on record? 🤿🌊Comment your guesses below, correct answer w...
05/19/2026

Happy Tuesday! Do you know the depth of the deepest scuba dive on record? 🤿🌊

Comment your guesses below, correct answer will be revealed tomorrow!

The correct answer is... B. Five! Florida is home to 5 of the 7 species of sea turtles. These species are Loggerhead, Gr...
05/14/2026

The correct answer is... B. Five! Florida is home to 5 of the 7 species of sea turtles. These species are Loggerhead, Green, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and Kemp's Ridley. All five species are listed as endangered or threatened and are federally protected. The loggerhead is Florida's most common species, and the state is home to the largest nesting aggregations in the world.

Happy Trivia Tuesday! Do you know how many different species of sea turtles Florida is home to? 🐢🌊Leave your guesses in ...
05/12/2026

Happy Trivia Tuesday! Do you know how many different species of sea turtles Florida is home to? 🐢🌊

Leave your guesses in the comments below, correct answer will be revealed tomorrow!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that the giant clam produces the largest shell in the world? 🧐🐚 They are the world's...
05/08/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that the giant clam produces the largest shell in the world? 🧐🐚 They are the world's largest bivalves and can grow to be up to 4 feet long, weighing around 500 pounds! These clams are found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific and Great Barrier Reef where sunlight reaches them and plankton are abundant. They can live up to 100 years.

Reminder that the final lecture of our Spring Lecture Series takes place TOMORROW at 7 PM! Our speaker is Dr. Nick Marzo...
05/06/2026

Reminder that the final lecture of our Spring Lecture Series takes place TOMORROW at 7 PM! Our speaker is Dr. Nick Marzolf, aquatic ecosystem ecologist at The Jones Center at Ichauway. He will be presenting historical data on isolated wetland hydrology and its use in guiding future research questions.
Admission is FREE, and gates will open at 6:30 PM. If you are unable to attend in person, the lecture will stream live over Zoom. The link to watch can be found on our website!

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3618 Coastal Highway 98
Sopchoppy, FL
32358

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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