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    Nature Coast Biological Station

    Nature Coast Biological Station

    World-Class Faculty


    Our tight-knit team of faculty members collaborate with students and each other to help enhance conservation and management of the Nature Coast.

    World-Class Faculty


    Our tight-knit team of faculty members collaborate with students and each other to help enhance conservation and management of the Nature Coast.

    Mike Allen

    Mike Allen
    Director
    msal@ufl.edu 
    352-325-6077
    PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625

    Marc Hensel

    Marc Hensel
    Research Assistant Professor
    mhensel@ufl.edu 
    (352) 325-6078
    PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625

    Robert Lamb

    Robert Lamb
    Research Assistant Professor
    robert.lamb@ufl.edu 
    (352) 325-6087
    PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625

    Leslie Sturmer

    Leslie Sturmer
    Statewide Shellfish Extension Agent
    lnst@ufl.edu 
    (352) 543-5057
    PO Box 89 Cedar Key, FL 32625

    Travis Thomas

    Travis Thomas
    Research Assistant Professor
    travis.thomas@ufl.edu 
    (352) 325-6081
    PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625

    Savanna Barry

    Savanna Barry
    Regional Specialized Extension Agent
    savanna.barry@ufl.edu 
    (352) 325-6080
    PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625

    David Chargis

    David Chagaris
    Research Assistant Professor
    dchagaris@ufl.edu 
    (352) 294-7844
    136 Newins-Ziegler Hall, P.O. Box 110410 Gainesville, FL 32611
    G104 McCarty Hall B

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    552 1st Street PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625
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