You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

Areas of Research

Biomedical & Technology Development

Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans

At Mote Marine Laboratory, our biomedical and technology development research is dedicated to unlocking the oceans’ most powerful secrets.

Our innovators investigate new marine sources of medicine, novel methods to reduce the impacts of red tide and other harmful algae, and smart strategies and tools to take the pulse of our oceans. To achieve our goals, Mote recruits and nurtures the best and brightest scientists in our field—often by leading state- or national-level, multi-partner initiatives to tackle complex challenges head on.

We translate and transfer our innovations to grow the ocean economy and drive the development of a Silicon Valley of marine science and technology.

By the Numbers

+300
red tide mitigation options examined

to date by the Mote-FWC Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative.

66625
water samples

analyzed by Mote scientists from Sarasota and the Florida Keys to help understand seawater chemistry changes and their impacts on ecosystems. cownose rays for bioactivity against 3 human cell lines by Mote and University of South Florida. Studying venom can lead to discovering novel drugs.

$3million
awarded

to Mote and partners from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection to combat harmful algal blooms in 2025.

6
species of harmful algae

from freshwater and saltwater studied this year to mitigate their impacts through the US HAB-CTI* co-led by Mote. This national-level research partnership has involved +30 partners conducting 20 projects since its inception in 2022, with 8 projects active this year.

+500
microbial strains isolated

to be mined for new sources of medicine.

+998
proteins in stingray venom

analyzed by Mote scientists with the ultimate goal to find molecules useful for advancing human medicine.

RESEARCH

Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative

Seagrass underwater.

Centers of Excellence

Each Center of Excellence brings together Mote scientists, often with external partners, to focus on pressing topics in marine science, conservation and education.