
Ocean Technology Research
Using technology to further study & management of our local coastal environment.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
The Manatee Research Program receives funding through federal and state government grants, private sources, and donations.
Senior Scientist, Program Manager
While the diversity & severity of threats to manatees is still substantial, Floridians and agencies' collective actions have promoted generally increasing manatee numbers over the past 30 years.
Using technology to further study & management of our local coastal environment.
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
Developing strategies for fishery stocking & restoring endangered species
Rehabilitation hospital to provide provide state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles and dolphins.
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
The Sharks and Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research