Four focus stations in the lab highlight stories of science, nature and design using digital interactives and living and non-living specimens.

· Resilience – exploring how life continues from one generation to the next. For the first time ever, the process of how Discovery Place propagates jellyfish is on exhibit for visitors to experience.

· Biodiversity – manifesting the idea that survival of any single species depends on the diversity of all of the species. The richness of life on Earth is shown through a variety of specimen displays including a crested gecko, shamefaced crab, tarantula and collection of butterflies and spiders.

· Human Impact – challenging humans to look at the impacts that a growing population has had on other species and the planet. Discovery Place’s corals are displayed to tell the story of the impact of changing oceans on coral reefs around the world.

· Action – encouraging conservation, sustainability and strategic thinking around how humans fit into the planetary ecosystem. An impressive mangrove tree on display serves as an example of the importance of humankind’s partnership with plants.

Throughout the Living Planet Lab are core experiences exploring coevolution, nature patterns, phylogeny and more. Learn about a wide range of marine animals at the lab’s hands-on touch tank, as well as get a closer look at the Museum’s Animal Ambassadors.