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