Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University's Department of Biological Sciences maintains a research facility on the property. A public gallery is open for visitors to view the facility. During the summer and fall sea turtle hatchlings can be viewed. Students are often working in the building and are happy to talk to visitors in the gallery.
Florida Atlantic University Students Available in Research Gallery to Discuss Research Through November
- Sunday: 12:30-2:30pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. and Saturday:11:30-1pm
- Friday 1:30-3pm
FAU facility currently conducting research projects in the building include:
Dr. Jeanette Wyneken is doing a variety of sea turtle research such as the gender-ratio of hatchlings, swimming mechanics and anatomy. Click here to learn more.
Dr. Mike Salmon is studying the effects of lighting on the behavior of sea turtles as well as turtle behavior in their natural habitat. Click here to learn more.
Dr. Stephen Kajiura and his team of graduate students collect empirical data to investigate the true sensory capabilities of sharks and their relatives. Click here to learn more. Click here to visit Shark Lab.
Dr. Marguerite Koch is studying the effects of high salt levels on seagrasses. Click here to learn more.