The fish labs have banked aquaria and deeper fish troughs or circular tanks for housing larger specimens. The seawater system includes to reservoir silos filled from Sarasota Bay. Intake water is passed through a coarse bag or canister filter at the source and an ozonator at the silos. The facility has a flow-through system that can operate closed in case of necessity. Otherwise, microcosms environmentally controlled in each lab permit maximum flexibility for using the water.
Labs have access to chill water, air, and freshwater.
The classroom features water tables and smaller aquaria appropriate for conducting short term experiments or for holding animals for classes. Freshwater and seawater services as well as electrical service are available in this area. A resident lab manager and lab technician oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities. A Marine Mechanic is available for routine maintenance. There is bench space in the lab for carrying out small experiments.