In the vicinity of the Laboratory, various sea urchins such as Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus. Anthocidaris crassioina, Clypeasterjaponicus. A few varieties of Asteroidis and a number of molluscs including Aplusia are also available. Screening of chemicals that affect the development of sea urchin embryos. The research areas are well equipped for cellular, genetical, and biochemical studies.
Dark rooms are well equipped for conventional photography and autoradiography.
There is no charge for the use of t esearch facilities. Dry ice and liquid nitrogen are available on request. The Laboratory is closed on Saturdays and on national holidays. A Iimited number of dormitory rooms are available for family use. The investigator may be requested to bring any highly specialized piece of equipment or consumables necessary for the proposed research.