The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea is looking for money to replace a major marine education display.
The tank, which was built in the 1970s, was the marine lab’s shark tank. The U- shaped 120 foot long tank held four thousand gallons of sea water. The tank finally gave way to age and was demolished earlier this year.
The marine lab is now seeking money to rebuild the facility and fill the empty space with new tanks and exhibits including a bioluminescent tank where people can see luminous sea pansies and plankton. The lab said new temperature controlled tanks will give them more room to hold a greater number of endangered sea turtles during cold stun emergencies.
They estimate it will cost $40,000 to do the upgrades.
For information on the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory, you can visit their website at www.gulfspecimen.org or call them at (850) 984-5297.
Send checks to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, P.O. Box 327, Panacea, Florida 32346. We are a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt educational organization.
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