Laboratories

Two marine laboratories (indoor and outdoor) are located alongside the dock, including flow through sea-water system supplying aquaria and water tables, a tank farm, and a climate controlled instrument room.

The Research Building on the mountain side of the road contains six climate controlled 'dry' laboratories.

Laboratories at the Station

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Marine Outdoor Lab

The"wet lab" has water tables with running seawater and freshwater, as well as three large, outdoor seawater tanks that can be used to hold organisms in full sunlight.

Marine Indoor Lab

The "dry lab" is divided into two rooms, one of which is air conditioned. The dry lab contains microscopes, drying oven, centrifuge, computers, and fume hood.

Biocode Lab

The Biocode Lab is intended for researchers needing precision instruments (notably microscopes and imaging) for biodiversity studies.

Research Building

The Research Building contains a large general use lab (capacity of approximatly 30 students), 3 smaller research labs, a molecular lab, library / conference room, morphology lab, IT center, chemical and storage rooms, manager and researcher offices.

The University of California Berkeley’s Richard B. Gump Research Station is dedicated to research and education, and consequently, these are the priorities of its staff and the sole use of its facilities. The Station is run according to an honor system. We do not constantly monitor visitors but serious breaches of trust are likely to lead to permanent expulsion from the Station. Please remember that the facilities are shared and everyone has an equal right to their use. If you have any problems, questions, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to let the staff know. Our job is to ensure that you achieve your research and educational goals as safely, efficiently and enjoyably as possible.