From the very beginning, Marineland sought to provide a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life. Founded as Marine Studios in 1938, it was not only the largest and most innovative aquarium of its time, but the only fully operational underwater movie studio. Today, Marineland continues its tradition of sharing marine life with the public. This project explores aspects of Marineland's groundbreaking developments in science, entertainment, and tourism.
Many of the images you see on this site are from the archives of Marineland, Florida, and have never before been digitized.
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Diver and Shark Postcard
A painted color image of an underwater scene with a diver in a vintage dive suit with a heavy, bucket-like helmet; the diver has a gloved hand on a…
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Marineland of Florida Archives
Items in this collection have been scanned from Marineland of Florida's archival holdings for the preservation and dissemination of Marineland's…
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Fort Matanzas Window
Coquina side of Fort Matanzas with ladder visible through window opening; Written on back: "Ft Matanzas 1[93]6"
The image shows a large window, with…
Launching of the "Porpoise"
From left to right: Sen. Renchich, Mrs. Cone, Douglas Burden, Gov. Fred P. Cone at the Launching of the 'Porpoise.' Mrs. Cone holds a champagne bottle…
Fort Matanzas Back View
Outline of the rectangular tower of Fort Matanzas taken from the water; Written on back: "Fort Matanzas 1936"
This image is in black and white. The…
Building a Dock or Pier
Workers at the beach building a dock or pier that juts out into ocean. There are building materials on the sand.
Man with Parrot
A man wearing all white and glasses stands in front of palm trees holding a parrot on his left arm.
Tolstoy and Another with Fish Catch
Tolstoy standing in front of twelve hanging fish with another man.
At the Beach
A girl, woman, and man stand on a rocky beach. The girl holds out a plate and the man has a drink in his hand.