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