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25 RESEARCH PROGRAMS With more than 35 Ph.D. scientists in its staff of more than 200,
Mote has intellectual power comparable to many colleges of marine
Behavioral Ecology & Physiology science, but the Lab stands out as an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit
Benthic Ecology institution. Independence allows Mote to respond quickly to
Chemical Ecology emerging environmental challenges, think outside the box to find
Coral Health & Disease innovative solutions and prioritize its research to do maximum
Coral Reef Restoration good. Only through the generous philanthropy of its supporters is
Coral Reef Science Mote able to maintain this important independence.
Dolphin Research
Ecotoxicology The Lab’s guiding “roadmap,” the 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan,
Environmental Health & emphasizes studying the sea to support conservation and sustainable
Monitoring use of marine and coastal biodiversity, healthy habitats and natural
Environmental Laboratory resources. It also lays out goals for translating and transferring
for Forensics research to benefit the oceans and human society.
Fisheries Habitat Ecology
Manatee Research In other words, Mote research aims to make waves.
Marine & Fresh Water Aquaculture
Research MOTE’S ECONOMIC IMPACT Incorporated
Marine Biomedical Research as a 501(c)(3)
Marine Immunology $86.8 million Nonprofit in
Marine Microbiology
Marine Stock Enhancement STATEWIDE 1955
Ocean Acidification
Ocean Technology MOTE STAFF
Phytoplankton Ecology
Sea Turtle Conservation & 210 TOTAL STAFF
Research RESEARCH STAFF
Sensory Biology & Behavior 77 DOCTORAL
Shark Biology & Conservation 36 LEVEL
Spotted Eagle Ray Conservation
Stranding Investigations 5 MAIN CAMPUS SARASOTA, FL
CAMPUSES MOTE AQUACULTURE PARK
IN FLORIDA SARASOTA, FL
BOCA GRANDE FIELD OFFICE
BOCA GRANDE, FL
TROPICAL RESEARCH LAB
SUMMERLAND KEY, FL
LIVING REEF EXHIBIT NOAA
ECO-DISCOVERY CENTER KEY WEST, FL
