Memorial Sculptures Honoring 9/11 Victims Relocated to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab
The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea is now the new home for the "9/11 Whales of Tallahassee," memorial sculptures created to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks. The sculptures were relocated to the lab from Tallahassee.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, November 13, 2026 — The “9/11 Whales of Tallahassee,” a series of memorial sculptures dedicated to victims of the September 11th attacks, have found a new home. The sculptures have been relocated from Tallahassee to the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab located in Panacea.
The “9/11 Whales of Tallahassee” were originally created as a tribute to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The relocation signifies a new chapter for these significant memorial pieces.
The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea now serves as the permanent site for these sculptures. The marine lab is an institution dedicated to marine research and education, providing a unique setting for the memorial.
Information regarding the specific date of the relocation or details about the sculptures themselves, such as their material, size, or artist, was not provided in the summary. The exact circumstances leading to the move from Tallahassee to Panacea were also not detailed. The contractor responsible for the relocation was not named.
The summary does not specify any public viewing arrangements or future plans for the sculptures at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab. The purpose of the sculptures remains to serve as a remembrance of the 9/11 victims.
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