Who We Are
The Institute is an independent, growing scientific research and educational facility in Jefferson County, Florida, contributing information to the fields of earth science, hydrography, natural history, cultural history, anthropology and more. 
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Vision Statement
Our vision is the establishment of a world class scientific research institute that will be a significant contributor to the body of human knowledge in the areas of Earth Sciences and Natural History.  ARI’s commitment is to use our facilities, projects, partnerships and incredible team of researchers and associates to explore the past and present to help envision the future. We are dedicated to training future generations of scientific researchers, instilling good stewardship and good practices to protect our historic treasures and ensure a bright tomorrow.

What We do

The Institute was established to attract and promote original research in the earth sciences and natural history of the Big Bend area of Florida and to act as a center for innovative thinking and activity about these disciplines.
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News

The Institute is a pivotal leader in developing knowledge of science, history and culture.  Here are Quick Links to recent additions and resources now available. 

ARI QUICK LINKS

Current Events

Prehistory at the ARI/Wakulla
Dig Site (AUDIO)
A Walk through Time
​Diving for Mastodon clues
​New Video from WKPP partnered with ARI at Wakulla Springs
FAS 2019 Annual Meeting & Conference  
Finding clues on a submerged mastodon
Interview with Andy Hemmings and Tom Harmon  Prehistory at the ARI/Wakulla dig site (AUDIO)
​New video from WKPP partnered with ARI

​Walking with Mastodons
​“Early Human Life on the Southeastern Coastal Plain” ​
LiDAR Technology Provides Clues to Historic Climate Change
​Sneak Peak: 15,000 Year-Old Pre-Clovis at Wakulla Springs - Archaeological Conservancy​​
Visit Florida article by Nancy Moreland, "The Wacissa River Airboat Ride"