LUMCON FACILITY
Driving down the highway 56 South, one does not expect to see a facility of this magnitude. W. J. DeFelice Marine Center- LUMCON raises from the marsh and above the fishing camps with it’s observation tower like a secret lair of some super villain from Bond movies. It’s not hard to imagine the confusion of local and visiting fishermen during the construction in the ’80s
“The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) was formed in 1979 to coordinate and stimulate Louisiana’s activities in marine research and education. LUMCON provides coastal laboratory facilities to Louisiana universities, and conducts research and educational programs in the marine sciences.”
And in addition to this important role, LUMCON facility also happens to have a small darkroom which is used very intensely for 6 days a year by the coastal landscape photographers…
