FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

FAU Harbor Branch is a world-class research organization with a goal of Ocean Science for a Better World®. We invite you to visit us and learn from our experts! The Ocean Discovery Visitors Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our research-themed exhibitions provide visitors with an up-close look at the cutting-edge methods and technologies that have led to 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. Our 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. Behind-the-scenes tours of the research campus are also available daily. You can visit our 144-acre waterfront campus while learning about our history, current research and the wildlife encountered along the way.