About the MBL

The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts is one of the oldest and most eminent private research laboratories in the United States. Since its founding in 1888, the Marine Biological Laboratory has drawn the world’s greatest minds in science to Woods Hole to carry out some of their most creative and far-reaching work. More than 50 scientists affiliated with the Marine Biological Laboratory have been recognized with Nobel Prizes.

The Marine Biological Laboratory is a private, non-profit institution and an affiliate of the University of Chicago. We are surrounded by the beauty of Woods Hole, a quaint village and harbor with fishing and pleasure craft, locally owned shops and friendly people.

Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543