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Environmental Laboratory for Forensics

Program Staff

Dana L. Wetzel, Ph.D.
Tracy Sherwood, Ph.D.
Erin Pulster, M.S. Ph.D Candidate
Kristina Deak, M.S. Candidate

Dr. Dana Wetzel

Senior Scientist, Program Manager

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Coral Health & Disease

Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement

Advancing science to support abundant, productive fish populations
Coral Reef Restoration

Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM)

The only program dedicated to developing & assessing electronic monitoring (EM) for the Gulf of Mexico commercial reef fish fishery
Phytoplankton Ecology

Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
Marine Biomedical Research

Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research

Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
Coral Biobank Alliance

Global network of coral biobanks, nursery practitioners, and experts preserving all coral species for ecosystem restoration and research
Manatee Research

Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program

Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
Ecotoxicology

Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
Marine Immunology

Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
Coral Reef Monitoring & Assessment

Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Ocean Technology

Using innovative ocean technology to accomplish interdisciplinary scientific goals
2019 Fisheries Enhancement Symposium Outcomes

DEVELOPING AND INTEGRATING ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE AND RESTORE FISHERIES
Stranding Investigations

The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Aquarium Sciences: Fish & Invertebrates

Internship: Mote's Aquarium Sciences and Animal Care team, Fish & Invertebrate Department
Sharks & Rays Conservation Research

The Sharks & Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks and their relatives
Fisheries Habitat Ecology and Acoustics

Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
Benthic Ecology

Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
Ocean Acidification

Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative

A Mote-FWC partnership to develop prevention, control and mitigation technologies and approaches that will decrease red tide impacts
Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital

Providing state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles
Environmental Health Research

Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
Pelagic Ecosystem Research Consortium (PERC)

PERC is dedicated to improving stock assessment, management and sustainability of highly migratory fishes in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Marine Biogeochemistry

Studying the physical, biological, geological & chemical processes that distribute nutrients and other chemical species in the ocean
Chemical & Physical Ecology

Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture

Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Environmental Laboratory for Forensics

Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
Red Tide Institute

The Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory leads Florida red tide mitigation and control research.