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 The Vester Marine & Environmental Science Research Field Station on Bonita Beach Road (first photo) after repairs have been finished and (second photo) how it looked after it sustained significant damage from Hurricane Ian's storm surge. The facility reopened once before, in 2024, but hurricanes Milton and Helene caused damage to force it closed again.
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Three hurricanes in two years took a toll on Florida Gulf Coast University's Vester Field Station. But, that's all behind the research and classroom facility now, it reopened Monday, February 16, and is ready to resume operations.

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