1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
The Coral Reef Science and Monitoring program conducts a wide variety of research aimed at better understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health. The CRSM Program also provides support for and collaborates with students and investigators that utilize The Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration as a base of operation.
Staff Scientist, Program Manager
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
Developing strategies for fishery stocking & restoring endangered species
Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Rehabilitation hospital to provide provide state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles and dolphins.
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
Using technology to further study & management of our local coastal environment.
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
The Sharks and Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
