Contacting & Visiting The Lab
Whether you are coming for a tour, a day, or a week, the laboratory welcomes visitors of all kinds -- from the curious drop-in to investigators and educational groups from down the road or across the globe. No matter the reason for your visit, we have excellent resources available in a nearly pristine environment embedded in a hot spot of biological diversity. Directions and contact information appear below.
Read about our facilities & marine operations before making a reservation. Have questions? Call (850) 645-3474 or email fsucml@fsu.edu.
Free tours occur on Fridays 11-4 pm and generally last 1-2 hours. Weather permitting. We look forward to seeing you!
How to get here
From Tallahassee
- From the Florida State Capitol Bldg., go SOUTH on US27 for 2.8 miles
- Turn RIGHT on Gaile Avenue for 0.1 mile
- Turn LEFT on Crawfordville Highway (US319) for 22 miles
- Turn RIGHT on US98/US319 S for 20.1 miles
- The Marine Lab will be on your left
From Carrabelle
- Go EAST on US-98 for 10.1 miles
- Turn RIGHT at the fork, continuing on US-98
- Go 1/4 mile; the Marine Lab will be on your right
From Perry
- Go West from Perry on US98 for about 71.5 miles
- The Marine Lab will be on your left
Contact Us
Our operating hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Monday - Friday. Weekend services are available by prior arrangement by making reservations here.
| By Email | fsucml@fsu.edu |
| By Mail |
FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory | 3618 Coastal Highway 98 | St. Teresa, FL 32358-2702 |
| By Phone |
WEEKDAYS: 850-645-3474 | WEEKENDS & AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES: 850-591-0224 (On Call Personnel) |
| By Fax | 850-697-3822 |
| Marine Staff Directory | https://marinelab.fsu.edu/people/staff/ |