Seeing Life Exhibit
This digital exhibit introduces some MBLscientists who brought together microscopy, marine organisms, research, and teaching over the years.
Cell Exhibit at MBLwith wall panels, microscope and computer.
Photo Credit: Matthew Person

This exhibit introduces some early MBLscientists who brought together microscopy, marine organisms, research, and teaching over the years.

Many others joined them, and this selection gives a glimpse of the discovery that ensued.

stars in jars HoverTouch to magnify
Sea star specimens in jars
Exhibit Credits
Jen Walton smiles at the camera. She wears a white collared shirt with a black cardigan. Her hair is short and blonde. She sits in front of a blue background.
Jennifer Walton
Library Director
Marine Biological Laboratory
Jane smiles at the camera. She sits in a navy leather chair and wears a gray fleece and a yellow button-up shirt
Bell Center Member
Arizona State University
Artist and Historian
Santa Fe Institute

With help from Shane Jinson, Rudolf Oldenbourg, Louis Kerr, Karl Matlin, and Matthew Person.

A woman collecting specimens on a boat, 1890
Collecting specimens on a boat, 1890
Four old books stacked next to each other HoverTouch to magnify

Photograph courtesy of Matthew Person