Seagrass Ecosystem Research & Restoration Program
Seagrass research, restoration, nursery production and gene banking to address the rapid losses of seagrasses and their ecosystem services
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Staff Scientist, Program Manager
Mote scientists have discovered ways to grow Staghorn coral 4 times faster than in the wild.
Seagrass research, restoration, nursery production and gene banking to address the rapid losses of seagrasses and their ecosystem services
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
Internship: Mote's Aquarium Sciences and Animal Care team, Fish & Invertebrate Department
A Mote-FWC partnership to develop prevention, control and mitigation technologies and approaches that will decrease red tide impacts
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
Studying the physical, biological, geological & chemical processes that distribute nutrients and other chemical species in the ocean
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
Using innovative ocean technology to accomplish interdisciplinary scientific goals
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
DEVELOPING AND INTEGRATING ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE AND RESTORE FISHERIES
Sharks & Rays Conservation Research
Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are three-year positions for scientists conducting outstanding work early in their careers
Global network of coral biobanks, nursery practitioners, and experts preserving all coral species for ecosystem restoration and research
Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
PERC is dedicated to improving stock assessment, management and sustainability of highly migratory fishes in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
Providing state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
Advancing science to support abundant, productive fish populations
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
The only program dedicated to developing & assessing electronic monitoring (EM) for the Gulf of Mexico commercial reef fish fishery
The Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory leads Florida red tide mitigation and control research.
Throughout the month of March, Mote Aquarium experiences high daily visitation volume with many timed ticketed entry slots selling out. Guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance in order to guarantee entry.
Mote Aquarium is open seven days a week at our normal hours, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. We hope to SEA you soon!