Marine Science Center Re-Opens!

Volusia County’s Marine Science Center is reopening to the public following a $4.2 million renovation project that began last September. The extensive improvements have enhanced marine exhibits, expanded education facilities, and upgraded visitor amenities.

The center, closed for about nine months to accommodate the project, now features several new attractions designed to deepen public understanding of marine ecosystems.

Key additions include:

· The John Crisp Artificial Reef Exhibit, showcasing the benefits of Volusia County’s artificial reef program

· A 1,500-square-foot multipurpose education building

· A living shoreline exhibit

· A living reef exhibit

· A working coral lab that will provide research opportunities to high school and college students

· Enhancements to the parking area and main building to improve the traffic flow for visitors

· An aquarium quarantine deck added to safely introduce new fish into the exhibits