Keys Marine Laboratory

Keys Marine Laboratory We are a full-service Marine Science and Education Field Station located on Long Key, FL - mm 68.5 in the Florida Keys!

We provide infrastructure and support for Marine Research, Restoration and Education Groups. Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) is a full-service marine field station, serving as a regional hub in the Florida Keys for Research | Restoration | Education. Operated by the State of Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO)/University of South Florida (USF) located on 8 acres on Long Key, Florida. Serving over

150 research & academic groups totaling more than 800 individuals a year. What KML Offers for students and researchers:
*Ideal location with easy access to the Florida Bay & Everglades National Park, Atlantic Ocean, and Florida Keys National Sanctuary.
*Captained research vessels
*Five on-site scientists creating a collaborative hub for diverse research and restoration efforts
*On-site housing
*Wet lab & dry lab and classroom facilities
*Three temperature-controlled seawater systems that replicate ambient reef conditions featuring sixty seawater tables ranging from 40 to 1,000 gallons of water

Over the past 30 years, KML has been utilized for a variety of academic, research, restoration, and government projects from 41 states and 191 organizations across the United States and utilized by 28 countries and 53 organizations worldwide.

* Call today to book your KML experience! *

It was a pleasure for Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) Director Dr. Cindy Lewis and Development Director Kim Gregory to welc...
06/18/2026

It was a pleasure for Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) Director Dr. Cindy Lewis and Development Director Kim Gregory to welcome and tour Dr. Jim and Anna Annarelli, President of Eckerd College. We look forward to exploring various collaborative opportunities between KML and Eckerd College!
Florida Institute of Oceanography University of South Florida

Last week, Michael Kahle, Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, David Sharman from the Institute of Applied...
06/17/2026

Last week, Michael Kahle, Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, David Sharman from the Institute of Applied Engineering both from the University of South Florida, along with Alan Jaeger, Chief Technology Officer, and Brendan Applegate, Lead for Fleet Experimentation from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, toured the Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) together. KML is thrilled to highlight its full-service marine field station and prime location in the Keys while exploring exciting potential partnerships with the government!

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06/12/2026

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Great Turnout!
06/12/2026

Great Turnout!

Thank you, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce & Florida Keys Visitor Center, for welcoming Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) as a ...
06/12/2026

Thank you, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce & Florida Keys Visitor Center, for welcoming Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) as a new member at your June luncheon. It was a pleasure for Kim Gregory, our Director of Development & Community Relations, to attend and briefly speak about KML, alongside hearing from Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez with her legislative update!

Florida Institute of Oceanography University of South Florida

Florida Institute of Oceanography is hiring!
06/09/2026

Florida Institute of Oceanography is hiring!

We are hiring!

The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is seeking a qualified, motivated professional to join the team as a Contract Financial Analyst I. The Contract Financial Analyst I is responsible for reviewing, administering, auditing and accounting for assigned contracts and awards made to FIO from external vendors. This position monitors awards and contracts for regulatory and statutory compliance and proper fulfillment of vendor and University commitments made in the agreement.

This position is also responsible for assisting departmental contacts such faculty, and administrative staff by providing budget and financial information for the contract, giving guidance and direction on proper budget/expenditure procedures and financial control. This position will report directly to the Budget Director on the USF St. Petersburg campus.

Interested in this role or know someone who would be a great fit?
Apply on USF Careers ([email protected]) before 6/22!

06/08/2026
Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) recently held its annual Seawater User Systems Meeting. As summer approaches, KML gathers a...
06/08/2026

Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) recently held its annual Seawater User Systems Meeting. As summer approaches, KML gathers all partnering coral practitioners: Coral Restoration Foundation I.CARE Reef Renewal USA, Inc. FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute for a 90-minute training session to reorient participants with our systems, provide updates, discuss hurricane plans for the corals, and address any needs they may have. Coral Husbandry Specialist Lou Schlecker led the meeting and conducted a brief tour to reacquaint users with KML's seawater systems operations. The tour featured the newest Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)-funded Seawater System at KML, in collaboration with DEP- Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection and Monroe County BOCC - Florida Keys, to support coral restoration activities and the new DEP construction.

Florida Institute of Oceanography University of South Florida

06/02/2026

Great video of Minorities in Shark Sciences providing an in-depth explanation of the recent shark 🦈 research at Keys Marine Laboratory!

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68486 Overseas Highway
Layton, FL
33001

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13056649101

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