Fisheries Habitat Ecology and Acoustics
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Current Funding (last two years)
Project Title: Brevetoxin Metabolism and Physiology – a Freshwater Model of Morbidity in Endangered Sea Turtles
Funding Agency: NOAA ECOHAB
PIs: Sarah Milton, Cathy Walsh, Greg Bossart and Leanne Flewelling
Project Title: Shark Immune Cell Derived Peptides as Novel Agents for Cancer Therapy
Funding Agency: Henry L and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation
PIs: Carl Luer and Cathy Walsh
Project Title: Novel Compounds from Shark and Stingray Epidermal Mucus with Antimicrobial Activity Against Wound Infection
Funding Agency: Department of Defense
PIs: Carl Luer, Cathy Walsh, Kim Ritchie, Laura Edsberg, Jennifer Wyffels and Andy Cannons
Project Title: Tumor Cell Inhibitory Activity of Compounds Isolated from Culture Medium of Shark Immune Cells
Funding Agency: Florida High Tech Corridor Industry Seed Grant
PIs: Cathy Walsh and Carl Luer
Project Title: Effects of Brevetoxins on Maternal Health and Reproductive Success in the Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Funding Agency: Florida Sea Grant Program Development Grant
PIs: Justin Perrault and Cathy Walsh
Project Title: Health Impacts from Red Tide Toxin Exposure in Manatees
Funding Agency: NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR Harmful Algal Bloom Event Response Program
PI: Cathy Walsh
Project Title: Research Experiences in Estuarine and Coastal Science for Undergraduates at Mote Marine Laboratory: Developing a New Generation of Leaders in Ocean Sciences
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
PIs: Barb Kirkpatrick and Cathy Walsh