The Elasmobranch Research Laboratory is located in the Sanson Life Sciences Building on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University. The 1200 sq ft lab is comprised of student offices, work space, storage freezers and networked computer facilities. Specialized equipment includes a dedicated video editing system, microscopes with digital camera interfaces, an electronics bench and dissecting area.

A 500 sq ft aquarium room is currently outfitted with replicate 860 gallon tanks for holding specimens in either a freshwater or saltwater recirculating system.

The Elasmobranch Research Laboratory maintains sharks and rays in large, flow through seawater tanks at the FAU Marine Laboratory located at the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex in Boca Raton.

A pair of dedicated electrophysiology laboratories are located adjacent to the indoor holding tanks within the FAU Marine Laboratory. The physiology labs are used to remotely monitor activity in the tanks, as well as to study the sensory capabilities of sharks and rays. The labs are video linked to the FAU Boca Raton campus.


A new 23' center console fishing vessel was recently provided at a substantial discount by Dusky Marine in Dania Beach, FL. This boat facilitates collection of specimens and off-shore research. Dusky donation information.

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modified Jan 19 2006