Jun 30 2009
Visit Harbor Branch Research Center
The Navy has announced a $2 mil initial grant for an underwater robot project for Harbor Branch Research Center at the Treasure Coast Florida Atlantic University branch. Applications range from oceanography research to port security.
Florida will spend $24.3 mil to add 403 additional acres adjacent to the current Harbor Branch property. The FAU Harbor Branch research center also conducts environmental research with dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and indigenous birds.
The Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery educational center is open Monday through Friday from 10 to 5 and Saturday from 10 to 2 with FREE admission. Visit at 5600 North U.S. One, Fort Pierce. Call 772-465-2400 extension 559 or connect to www.irrec.ifas.ufl.edu on the web.