Ocean Technology Research
Using technology to further study & management of our local coastal environment.
Grants Received
The Manatee Research Program receives funding through federal and state government grants, private sources, and donations.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Dr. John Reynolds (Nov. 8, 1952 - Dec. 23, 2017)
Senior Scientist, Program Manager
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Coral Health & Disease
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
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Chemical & Physical Ecology
Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
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Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement
Developing strategies for fishery stocking & restoring endangered species
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Dolphin, Whale & Sea Turtle Hospitals
Rehabilitation hospital to provide provide state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles and dolphins.
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Phytoplankton Ecology
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
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Ecotoxicology
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
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Coral Reef Restoration
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
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Marine Immunology
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
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Fisheries Habitat Ecology and Acoustics
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
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Sharks and Rays Conservation Research Program
The Sharks and Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.
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Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
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Coral Reef Monitoring & Assessment
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
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Environmental Health
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
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Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
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Sea Turtle Conservation & Research
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
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Stranding Investigations
The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
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Benthic Ecology
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
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Manatee Research
Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
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Environmental Laboratory for Forensics
Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
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Ocean Acidification
Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
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Marine Biomedical Research
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research