Mote Marine Lab Encourages New Aquaculture
Dr. Michael P. Crosby, senior VP for research at Mote Marine Laboratory, and Dr. Kevan L. Main, director of Mote’s Center for Aquaculture Research and Development, recently shared their support […]
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Kids Learn Lots From Tampa Bay Watch, Estuary EDventures Summer Camp
How do we create the next generation of Tampa Bay residents educated about the importance of our marine and wetland estuaries? At Tampa Bay Watch, the answer is simple: Get kids wet and muddy. Hand them nets, snorkeling masks, take them on kayak trips through mangroves and provide an outdoor laboratory to view some really small critters.
The Nation Embarks On Gulf Coast Research With Weatherbird II
Although the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has been relatively sedate in traditional media outlets, marine biologists continue to find evidence of the spill's catastrophic impact.Journalist Naomi Klein of The Nation recently stepped on-board the University of South Florida's Weatherbird II for an intimate look at the team's ongoing research.An accompanying video of Klein's report features an interview with Dr. David Holland, marine geochemist at the University of South Florida.Read the complete story.
Scientists From Mote Marine, Mexico, Cuba Team Up For Gulf Coast Research
Marine scientists from the U.S, Mexico and Cuba recently met at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota to discuss conservation issues, including those relating to the Gulf Coast oil spill.The Tri-national Initiative plans to take the next 30 days to draft a formal document detailing each group's role in the research project.The three-day meeting took place from Sept. 27-29, and a related workshop on Sept. 30 discussed the management of shark fisheries throughout the Gulf.Read the complete story.
USF, Mote Marine Awarded $2 M Grant For Sustainable Food Production
The U.S Commerce Department awarded Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota and the University of South Florida a $2 million grant to expand sustainable farm-raised fish research programs.Mote Aquaculture Research Park, with assistance from USF Connect's business development services, intends to create a model for commercial aquaculture that would allow the production of seafood to occur in any climate around the world.Read the complete story.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine, Johns Hopkins Track BP Oil Spill
Research facilities across the country are paying special attention to the potential affect of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Tampa Bay.One study in particular combines researchers from Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Johns Hopkins University and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The independent study, focusing on Sarasota Bay, was highlighted in a recent story in The New York Times.Read the complete story.
Kids Learn Lots From Tampa Bay Watch, Estuary EDventures Summer Camp
How do we create the next generation of Tampa Bay residents educated about the importance of our marine and wetland estuaries? At Tampa Bay Watch, the answer is simple: Get kids wet and muddy. Hand them nets, snorkeling masks, take them on kayak trips through mangroves and provide an outdoor laboratory to view some really small critters.
The Nation Embarks On Gulf Coast Research With Weatherbird II
Although the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has been relatively sedate in traditional media outlets, marine biologists continue to find evidence of the spill's catastrophic impact.Journalist Naomi Klein of The Nation recently stepped on-board the University of South Florida's Weatherbird II for an intimate look at the team's ongoing research.An accompanying video of Klein's report features an interview with Dr. David Holland, marine geochemist at the University of South Florida.Read the complete story.
Scientists From Mote Marine, Mexico, Cuba Team Up For Gulf Coast Research
Marine scientists from the U.S, Mexico and Cuba recently met at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota to discuss conservation issues, including those relating to the Gulf Coast oil spill.The Tri-national Initiative plans to take the next 30 days to draft a formal document detailing each group's role in the research project.The three-day meeting took place from Sept. 27-29, and a related workshop on Sept. 30 discussed the management of shark fisheries throughout the Gulf.Read the complete story.
USF, Mote Marine Awarded $2 M Grant For Sustainable Food Production
The U.S Commerce Department awarded Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota and the University of South Florida a $2 million grant to expand sustainable farm-raised fish research programs.Mote Aquaculture Research Park, with assistance from USF Connect's business development services, intends to create a model for commercial aquaculture that would allow the production of seafood to occur in any climate around the world.Read the complete story.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine, Johns Hopkins Track BP Oil Spill
Research facilities across the country are paying special attention to the potential affect of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Tampa Bay.One study in particular combines researchers from Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Johns Hopkins University and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The independent study, focusing on Sarasota Bay, was highlighted in a recent story in The New York Times.Read the complete story.
