Coral Reef Monitoring & Assessment
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Research Publications
- Sea Turtle Monitoring, Nest Evaluation and Protection Measures for Longboat Key 2013
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Dr. James Powell
Program Manager
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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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Phytoplankton Ecology
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
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Coral Reef Restoration
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
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Benthic Ecology
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
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Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement
Developing strategies for fishery stocking & restoring endangered species
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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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Coral Health & Disease
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
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Ecotoxicology
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
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Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
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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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Environmental Health
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
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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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Sea Turtle Conservation & Research
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
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Marine Immunology
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
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Marine Biomedical Research
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
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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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Ocean Technology Research
Using technology to further study & management of our local coastal environment.
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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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Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.