Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation
Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation
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The Bimini Biological Field Station, locally known as the Bimini Sharklab, is a world-renowned research facility that has been studying the sharks of Bimini for 30 years. The Sharklab offers internships, daily tours and multi-day hands-on educational Research Experiences. All programs are open to the public and must be scheduled in advance.
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Paul E
Puerto Del Carmen, Spain26 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited the Shark Laboratary on Bimini south. Worth a visit here and the staff and volunteers made us welcome and shown us a lemon baby shark and nurse shark. They explained their work and lots of intersting information regarding the lab, sharks and ocean conservation. The actual lab was a little dissappoining an old wooden hut but did not spoil the experience. If in Bimini visit the lab on one of the tours which you have to book.
Written 5 March 2020
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JAH
Atlanta, GA38 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This was a great experience for our kids (who have missed this week of school) and for the adults. Thank you, Chessa for a thorough tour and experience with the nurse and lemon shark. I hope we get to Skype with you in the future and learn more.
Written 15 February 2020
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toneya_8
Newcastle, Australia127 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Thanks to Cat and Star who took us and showed us around. Their knowledge and passion for what they do makes this experience! We saw a baby nurse shark who was adorable and it was so interesting to learn new facts about these fascinating animals. Must visit if you’re in Bimini. It’s a free tour but donations are accepted.
Written 21 November 2019
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Sally M
London, UK1 contribution
May 2019 • Couples
If you like sharks this place is brilliant, such an informative tour about the research going on in the waters.
Written 30 May 2019
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Bimini Biological Field Station
Thank you so much for visiting us and learning about the research on-going at the Sharklab.
Written 13 August 2019
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George C
Iowa14 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
Just did an tour and education visit to the Shark Lab. Chessa was our host and she not only knows her facts but was happy to share them with the rest of us in terms we could understand. It helped each of us to understand the importance of sharks to our healthy life and the life of the ocean. She helped dispel many of the "killer shark" myths made so popular by movies like "Jaws" and SharkNato".
It was fascinating to see how marine science is actually done. No fancy boats or 5 star accommodations as often seen on "Shark Week", simple (bare bones) living for a group of dedicated research scientist making advances to our understanding daily.
Plan on spending a couple of hours learning, getting your feet wet and meeting these dedicated researchers and their Juvenal charges.
Lemon sharks are their specialty but they also are studying Nurse and Great Hammer heads
I suggest calling in advance as they only offer tours as the tides and research allows.
Please leave them with a donation to continue their work.
It was fascinating to see how marine science is actually done. No fancy boats or 5 star accommodations as often seen on "Shark Week", simple (bare bones) living for a group of dedicated research scientist making advances to our understanding daily.
Plan on spending a couple of hours learning, getting your feet wet and meeting these dedicated researchers and their Juvenal charges.
Lemon sharks are their specialty but they also are studying Nurse and Great Hammer heads
I suggest calling in advance as they only offer tours as the tides and research allows.
Please leave them with a donation to continue their work.
Written 18 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ziggy_camp
Memphis, TN595 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
The Shark Lab is primarily a research center that also has a visitor component available. There is an area for for baby sharks were visitors can touch or hold baby Lemmon sharks and nurse sharks. Stingrays are also available to interact with.
Your support of this faculty goes to a great cause, but it’s not easy to get to. The area is relatively undeveloped (thus making it great for sharks), but part of the research is looking for a way for sharks and shark enthusiast tourists to co-exist.
There are dive companies in the area if you want to swim with the Mama’s and the Papa’s after admiring this eco-friendly research lab. They have kids programs on the web and for visits!
Look it up and enjoy it while you are in The Bahamas!
Your support of this faculty goes to a great cause, but it’s not easy to get to. The area is relatively undeveloped (thus making it great for sharks), but part of the research is looking for a way for sharks and shark enthusiast tourists to co-exist.
There are dive companies in the area if you want to swim with the Mama’s and the Papa’s after admiring this eco-friendly research lab. They have kids programs on the web and for visits!
Look it up and enjoy it while you are in The Bahamas!
Written 5 February 2019
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squidlvr31
Madison, WI7 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
We returned from a December Research Experience with All the Wonderful Volunteers/Staff/Principal Investigators/Scientists/Fellow RE's!!!! We cannot say enough about everyone and the wonderful insights and hands-on experiences.
There are many Sharks and Rays to learn about and enjoy in their protected waters of Bimini. We were fortunate to learn about current research projects on Hammerheads and Lemon sharks from the principal investigators. Each day was filled with shark activities in the field, snorkeling with sharks, conversing (laughing a lot) with lab folks, learning shark facts and MORE. We were in awe of Staff and Volunteers that make it all work at the research field station.
We appreciate all that is being done for Bimini conservation and awareness. This was an overall great experience!
There are many Sharks and Rays to learn about and enjoy in their protected waters of Bimini. We were fortunate to learn about current research projects on Hammerheads and Lemon sharks from the principal investigators. Each day was filled with shark activities in the field, snorkeling with sharks, conversing (laughing a lot) with lab folks, learning shark facts and MORE. We were in awe of Staff and Volunteers that make it all work at the research field station.
We appreciate all that is being done for Bimini conservation and awareness. This was an overall great experience!
Written 18 December 2018
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VictoriaTravelsToo
Long Beach, CA121 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The Sharklab is now located on South Bimini which requires a ferry ride from North Bimini where most lodging is located.
Written 8 June 2018
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Dino W
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland1,279 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
It was very interesting to visit the world-famous Bimini Shark Lab and learn about their important work. The tour is free but if you like you can give a donation. Must support these guys!
Written 23 February 2018
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Bruno S
Ponta Delgada, Portugal121 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Great visit to see the baby lemon and nurse sharks but also to learn more about sharks. Very friendly volunteer staff will take on a tour
Written 20 January 2018
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Rosemary R
Miami, FL2 contributions
Hi how do you get there? Do you need to book in advanced?
jjmccraven
Crownsville, MD4 contributions
What's it cost to stay for say four or five days, any good beer?
TheFloridaSix
Lake Worth, FL863 contributions
Does the shark lab breed sharks in captivity? Also are the sharks released after the experiment is over?
nvirpa
Richmond, VA48 contributions
I know that they are caught at a nursery on South Bimini’s waters after sharks come to breed. They are only kept for two weeks, and then released back into the water.
