We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Marine Lab on April 25, 2026!

FSUCML Open House

Celebrating 77 Years of Coastal Marine Science
April 25, 2026 10AM - 3PM

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FSUCML's Open House highlights the importance of improving human awareness of the tight linkages between healthy ecosystems and healthy societies. Think of our local habitats -- seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, saltmarshes, and other wetlands that protect their inhabitants, retain sediments and dampen storm surge, filter the air and water of pollutants, and fix carbon, thereby helping to curtail carbon dioxide buildup in the atmosphere while capturing nutrients for plant growth.

Our Open House celebrates FSU’s scientists and their graduate students by providing an opportunity to showcase scientific knowledge of the land and sea. Research labs, public agencies, and community organizations will present their work, and great food will be available from local food trucks.

Throughout the day you can:

Check out the Shark Jaw Display
Discover everything you want to know about Deep Sea Corals
Hunt for hints about protecting our oceans and coastline in the Scavenger Hunt
Try picking up goodies with a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Bid on items in the silent auction
Eat delicious food and treats from local vendors
Attend a lecture from our resident shark and ray expert, Dr. Dean Grubbs! Dr. Grubbs will be selling & signing copies of his book Shark Biology and Conservation as well.

Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, and take a beautiful drive down to the coast for a FREE day of fun! From tiny tots to the most mature adults and those of us who never quite grew up -- there will be something to educate, fascinate, and entertain everyone! Can't wait to see you again!

This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. This year we are also having a silent auction and we are looking for donated auction items. If you are interested in a sponsorship or donating something for the silent auction, please contact Grace Lawhorn at 305-951-8869 or gl25g@fsu.edu

For more information about the 2026 Open House, please contact us at fsucml@fsu.edu (850-645-3474).