Ocean policy development in Jacksonville, Florida

The Marine Science Research Institute is located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, at River Road. This LEED certified institute is part of a planned complex focusing on the St. Johns River, with the goal of providing premier biological and environmental research and education opportunities for students and faculty. The institute partners with area schools to offer marine environmental science education to pre-college students. It houses various research facilities including the St. Johns Riverkeeper, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Northeastern Fisheries Laboratory, and OCEARCH. The institute serves as a hub for research on environmental and ecological issues facing the St. Johns River and nearby ecosystems, providing hands-on learning experiences for students, scholars, and scientists. The partnership with OCEARCH allows for practical fieldwork and research opportunities, contributing to the protection of our oceans and the future of our planet.