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Photo: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Run by Florida Atlantic University.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a non-profit oceanographic institution operated by Florida Atlantic University in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Founded in 1971 as non-profit research organization, the institution was transferred to FAU in 2007.
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The Navy Seal Museum has exhibits, the history of the SEALS, and scuba adventures for the brave ones.
A popular fishing destination and home to the infamous Jetty Lounge, home of the original Treasure Coast RumRunner.
Visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. The largest aquarium is a model of a Caribbean coral reef. Other displays include living models of seagrass, mangrove, estuarine and nearshore habitats, as well as a deepwater Oculina coral reef. There are several smaller aquarium displays and a touch tank for you to meet local sea creatures. Feeding Frenzy tours daily at 10:30AM and Snack Time tours daily at 2:30PM. Behind-the-Scenes tour Saturday at 2PM.
This museum houses the greatest paintings of A. E. "Beanie" Backus and the Florida Highwaymen.
Learn about manatees and the fragile ecosystems of the Treasure Coast at the Manatee Center.