Chemical & Physical Ecology

Kelsey Thompson

Kelsey Thompson

Laboratory Technician

Kelsey first joined the Mote team as an intern in the Ocean Acidification department after graduating with her B.S. in Biology from the University of South Florida. Shortly after in 2023, she began as a staff member in the Chemical & Physical Ecology department. Born and raised in Sarasota, she is happy to be a part of any research that allows us to better understand and protect our local marine ecosystems.

Education

B.S. in Biology, University of South Florida, 2022

Coral reefs provide more than $2.7 trillion in services to economies worldwide—but we're losing these important ecosystems quickly. Mote scientists are spearheading coral reef restoration using cutting-edge science.