Horseshoe Crabs have existed for roughly 450 million years! They are roughly 200 million years older than dinosaurs, and survived FIVE different mass extinctions! 🤯 #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #FunFactFriday #HorseshoeCrabs #MarineBiology #AncientAnimals #FloridaWildlife

Do you know your Florida trivia? 🤔 What is Florida's declared "State Saltwater Fish"? 🐟 Comment your answer below, reveal is tomorrow! #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #StateFish #TriviaTuesday #FloridaTrivia #Sailfish #Tarpon #SilverKing

Dr. Beatriz Mejia-Mercado will present at Institutional Research Data Day at FSU on FSUCML’s Seawater Monitoring System! Come and see her presentation at the FSU Turnbull Conference Center on July 24, from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm!

Florida's Everglades National Park hosts the largest intact stand of protected mangrove forest in the Northern Hemisphere! They provide protection for many marine species! #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #FSUResearch #FunFactFriday #Everglades #Mangroves #Biogeochemistry

This Summer, we have had the pleasure of hosting multiple field trip groups at FSUCML. Each group is different, and so are the experiences. Check out some of the things we've found recently! #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #FieldTrips #MarineScience #HandsOnLearning

When is the Chris Koenig Memorial "Whatever Floats Your Boat" Regatta? 🤔 Build a boat from recycled materials and race it right here at FSUCML! Are YOU signed up? If not, sign up today on our website! Find the link in our bio 🔗 #FloridaStateUniversity #FSU #FSUCML #Regatta

The answer is A! On September 13, 2025, the Chris Koenig Memorial "Whatever Floats Your Boat" Regatta returns to FSUCML! Build a recycled boat alone or with friends and race it in our basin! Get signed up today! Use the link in our bio to learn more. #Regatta #FSU #FSUCML

Only 4 dates left for Evening at the Edge of the Sea at FSUCML in 2025! Evening at the Edge is fun for the whole family, friends, or a fun date night. Our next evening is August 9th. Get signed up today, spots are going quick! #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #EveningAtTheEdge

Happy Friday! Did you know that Florida's Everglades National Park is the only place in the world where American Alligators and American Crocodiles coexist in the wild? Enjoy your weekend, see you later 🐊😉 #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #FunFactFriday #Alligator #Crocodile

If you are interested in surveying, sighting, and tagging horseshoe crabs, Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch has volunteer spaces available for you! September 7th is the beginning of the Fall season. Contact Rosalyn Kilcollins for more information if you are interested! #FSU #FSUCML

Do you know your local trivia? 🧐 The Crooked River Lighthouse in Franklin County is the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. How tall is it exactly? Follow us on Instagram for giveaway details this week! You could win a FSUCML T-Shirt! #FSU #FSUCML #ForgottenCoast

The answer is A! At 103 feet, the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, Florida is the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #TriviaTuesday #CrookedRiver #Lighthouse #ForgottenCoast #Carrabelle

Congratulations to the newest Divemasters at FSU's Academic Dive Program! 🤿📚 Alaina Young, Lillie Bradshaw, and Rockie DiLima have all recently passed their PADI Divemaster Certifications. Great job ladies! #FSU #FSUCML #FSUADP #AcademicDiveProgram #Divemaster #PADI

Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab is seeking a determined and dedicated Outreach and Education Coordinator. Visit our website to learn more! You can also apply directly at jobs.fsu.edu under the JobID: 60828 #FSU #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #Hiring

No Fun Fact this week...just #FileFishFriday 🐟 📸: Adam Alfasso #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #FSUADP #AcademicDiveProgram #FSUResearch #FileFish #MarineLife #FieldWork #SCUBA #FieldResearch

The Alligator Point Sea Turtle Patrol has been capturing some awesome photos of local sea turtle nests hatching and finding their way to the water under a beautiful sunset! 🐢*All activities and photos featured were conducted under FWC MTP-151*🐢 #FSUCML #SeaTurtle #Hatch

Do you know roughly how many Florida Panthers exist in the wild today? Leave your answer below and find out tomorrow! #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #TriviaTuesday #FloridaPanther #Endangered #EndangeredSpecies #FloridaWildlife #Conservation

Evening at the Edge of the Sea at FSUCML is almost over for 2025! For more information, visit our website or use the link in our bio to learn more about registration. #FSU #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #EveningAtTheEdge #FloridaCoast #ForgottenCoast #MarineLife #Ecosystems

The answer is B, roughly 120-230 Florida Panthers exist in the wild today, according to FWC. These big cats were extremely close to extinction in the 1970s, only 20-30 remained in the wild. #FloridaStateUniversity #FSUCML #TriviaTuesday #FloridaPanther #Endangered #Endangered

Have you registered for WFYB yet? We are less than a month away from the race of the year at FSUCML! You don't want to miss it, come out on September 13th to race or watch. Admission is free! Gates open at 10:00 am! See you there #FloridaStateUniversity #FSU #FSUCML #WFYB