Man in the Sea Museum unveils new Navy diver exhibits in Bay County
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Two new exhibits that further explore the rich history of Navy divers in Bay County are now open at the Man in the Sea Museum in Panama City Beach.
To commemorate the opening of the new exhibits, the museum is hosting a grand opening celebration that will include a ribbon-cutting, educational games, the chance to meet with divers and restoration experts, and more.
One of the new exhibits highlights the marine life that lives in the Gulf and how divers are working to restore it following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
The other exhibit shows the work divers from the Navy Experimental Diving Unit are doing right here in Panama City.
These attractions serve as another way for the museum to keep the history of the Navy diver alive and well.
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'Being able to talk about any DU and showcase their capabilities and what they can do there is really important because when people visit here or even people that live here, not everybody can get on base,' said Man in the Sea Museum Executive Director Steve Mulholland. 'So to be able to showcase what our military folks here in Panama City do is really important.'
This free event will start at noon on Friday, April 4th, and last until about 3 p.m.
Both exhibits were made possible through a grant from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
If you would like to see the new displays for yourself but can't make it out today, the Man in the Sea Museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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