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