Ocean Discovery 访问ors Center
The Ocean Discovery 访问ors Center is the public gateway to FAU 港分公司 Oceanographic Institute and showcases the on-going efforts of our marine scientists and engineers. 我们的 research-themed exhibitions provide 访问ors with an up-close look at the cutting-edge methods and technologies that have led to nearly 50 years of discoveries around the world. The Center also contains over 1,000 gallons of aquaria and is home to more than 80 different species of plants and animals. 我们的 live displays highlight fascinating marine environments from seagrass beds to coral reefs and even include demonstrations of our state-of-the-art sustainable aquaculture systems. 我们的 goal is to bring awareness to the importance of marine research and wildlife, connect 访问ors with our experts and inspire people of all ages to work together to conserve our blue planet.
A five-dollar donation is encouraged to help support our outreach programs.
For more information please call 772.242.2293.
Directions to the Center can be found 在这里.
营业时间
The 访问ors Center is open from 10 a.m. 到下午4点.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
目前的展览 Include
海洋生物医药 & 生物技术
Take a journey from the ocean to the pharmacy while learning about how our researchers discover, test and understand the medicinal properties of marine chemicals.
Marine Mammal Conservation
From local dolphins and manatees to whales that travel the world- learn about the health and behavior of these animals as well as success stories from our rescue team.
水产养殖 & 股票增强
Learn about the plants and animals that our researchers are growing and the sustainable systems they have developed to help feed the world and protect the environment.
海洋生态系统健康
Explore the relationships between human activities and the health of our environment while learning about important species like seagrasses, 海龟, 鲨鱼和珊瑚.
海洋工程 and Exploration
Get an up-close look at the cutting-edge technologies that enable us to discover, map, sample and observe the ocean’s diverse organisms and habitats.
A Journey Through the History of 港分公司 Oceanographic Institute
Dive into our rich 50-year history as well as some of our greatest discoveries!
发现焦点
This changing display highlights new discoveries and provides a behind the scenes look at how they were made. It currently features information about marine debris and the impact of the Junior Ambassador Program titled "Keep the Sea of Debris."
Student 信息rmation Station
Learn about the next generation of marine scientists- our graduate 学生- as well as the many education programs offered across FAU’s six campuses.
事件
科学星期六
Join us at the Ocean Discovery 访问ors Center for this fun-filled, outdoor event. Bring the whole family and learn from our experts while participating in a variety of exciting, 互动活动. 时间表即将公布!
旅游
FAU 港分公司 offers a variety of 教育之旅 so that the community can learn about the marine environment and the important research conducted by the Institute. For more information or to make a reservation please call 772.242.2293 or stop by our Ocean Discovery 访问ors Center. Special group tours are also available.
You can also take a behind the scenes look around FAU 港分公司 through a series of 虚拟旅游. These videos highlight our various research projects, state of the art facilities and equipment, as well as views from our historic 144-acre campus that is located along the Indian River Lagoon.
FAU 港分公司 礼品商店
Located in the Ocean Discovery 访问ors Center, our 礼品商店 offers a variety of FAU 港分公司 merchandise as well as ocean-themed and eco-friendly gifts. Guests can also 访问 the 礼品商店 to make reservations for our campus, boat and 专业旅游.
我们的 网上礼品店 also offers a selection of our in-store merchandise.
