SMITHSONIAN MARINE STATION

FORT PIERCE, FL

The Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida is a research facility that focuses on the ecology of estuarine and coastal marine environments. The facility is part of the Smithsonian Institution, and is one of the few Smithsonian facilities open to the public. The Marine Station is located on a barrier island in the Indian River Lagoon, and is home to a diverse array of marine life, including dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, crabs, and more than 600 species of fish.

The station offers a variety of educational and research programs, including classes and field trips for children and adults, as well as research and training opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers. It also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as beach cleanups and lectures.

The Smithsonian Marine Station is home to the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit (SMEEx), an interactive exhibit that features live animals and plants from the Indian River Lagoon. Visitors to the exhibit can learn about the local ecosystem and its inhabitants, as well as participate in hands-on activities such as touch tanks, seining, and water quality testing.

The Marine Station also offers guided boat tours of the Indian River Lagoon, giving visitors an up-close look at the area’s wildlife. The tours are offered year-round and provide a great opportunity to observe marine life in its natural habitat.

The Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida is a unique and important facility that provides educational and research opportunities to visitors and students alike. It is a great place to explore the local marine ecosystem, observe wildlife, and learn more about the environment.

SMITHSONIAN MARINE STATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FORT PIERCE FL. US MID #8401200043

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 7724659994
• website: http://www.sms.si.edu/smee

SMITHSONIAN MARINE STATION
1420 SEAWAY DR
FORT PIERCE
FL
34949

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