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Research

The Marine Science Center is the perfect place for learning about our Volusia County's rich environment and ways we can conserve it. That means the MSC is also interested in research and how research can help preserve the environment and its species for years to come. Click on the links below to learn more about research about coral reefs off Florida's coasts.

Help preserve our coral reefs

Coral Propagation and Research Project

Help Preserve Our Coral Reef Ecosystem

Learn more about sea turtles

Click on the documents below to learn more about sea turtles of the Atlantic Ocean. Many of these turtles are cared for at Volusia County's own Marine Science Center.

Satellite tracking of sea turtles [PDF]

Kinds of sea turtles [PDF]