The Seymour Marine Discovery Center resides on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, a dynamic hub for research, education, and policy programs that address coastal and ocean conservation and management issues. Here, some of the world’s best coastal and marine scientists, government and non-government experts, and public education leaders create synergies that result in discovery and effective conservation solutions. The Center is the public face of this work.
With the existing seawater system, renovated marine mammal pools, laboratory research and teaching facilities, natural reserve lands, public education center, and co-located governmental and non-profit partners, the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
The vision for the Coastal Science Campus includes:
- Expanding and evolving the Seymour Center’s interior exhibits to better reflect the current research ongoing on the Coastal Science Campus.
- Protection and aggressive restoration of the surrounding and encompassing Younger Lagoon Natural Reserve.
- Continuing development of premier facilities for interdisciplinary research and education focused on marine conservation biology.
Grow with us on this dynamic hub for research, education, and policy programs that address ocean conservation and management issues. Get involved today!
