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Fisheries Habitat Ecology and Acoustics

Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
Sharks & Rays Conservation Research

The Sharks and Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.
Coral Reef Restoration

Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
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
Environmental Laboratory for Forensics

Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
Ocean Technology

Using innovative ocean technology to accomplish interdisciplinary scientific goals
Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture

Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Red Tide Institute

The Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory leads Florida red tide mitigation and control research.
Developing and Integrating Enhancement Strategies to Improve and Restore Fisheries

10TH FSU-MOTE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FISHERIES ECOLOGY AND 6TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON STOCK ENHANCEMENT AND SEA RANCHING
Coral Health & Disease

Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Ocean Acidification

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

A Mote-FWC partnership to develop prevention, control and mitigation technologies and approaches that will decrease Florida red tide impacts
Manatee Research

Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
Marine Biomedical Research

Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
Coral Reef Monitoring & Assessment

Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program

Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
Stranding Investigations

The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Benthic Ecology

Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
Dolphin, Whale & Sea Turtle Hospitals

Rehabilitation hospital to provide provide state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles and dolphins.
Environmental Health

Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
Chemical & Physical Ecology

Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.
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
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research

Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
Marine Biogeochemistry

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

Advancing science to support abundant, productive fish populations
Phytoplankton Ecology

Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community