1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Contact for questions: EnhancementSym@mote.org
Individual contact information for symposium leadership is available on the Organizing Commitee page.
The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
10TH FSU-MOTE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FISHERIES ECOLOGY AND 6TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON STOCK ENHANCEMENT AND SEA RANCHING
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
Rehabilitation hospital to provide provide state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles and dolphins.
Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
The Sharks and Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Developing strategies for fishery stocking & restoring endangered species
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
Using technology to further study & management of our local coastal environment.
