Information about Wrigley Marine Science Center
on Catalina Island in Southern California.
NAME: Wrigley Marine Science Center
FULL NAME: Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center
ALSO KNOWN AS: USC Wrigley Science Center
ATTRACTION TYPE: Research center
OPERATED BY: USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies
AVAILABLE TO: USC faculty and students
VICINITY: Small cove at the quiet end of Catalina Island
LOCATION: Catalina Island, Southern California
Research facility of the University of
Southern California with eight laboratories
and a full service waterfront to support
marine-based research and education.
Facilities at the Center
The facility's laboratories can accommodate up to
24 researchers and 60 students.
Its conference facilities can accommodate
up to 85 participants. Its housing can
accommodate up to 106 overnight visitors
and its dining operation can provide meals
for up to 150 diners.
Visiting the Wrigley Marine Science Center
The center is primarily a research workplace and education center
for USC staff, faculty and students but it is sometimes
available for 1 or 2 day visits by the general public.
Note that no smoking is allowed indoors or outdoors
anywhere on the property.
Resources
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Wrigley Marine Science Center - Official Web Site
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Visitor's Guide for the Wrigley Marine Science Center (PDF)
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Boat Transportation to the Wrigley Marine Science Center
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