Pelagic Ecosystem Research Consortium (PERC)
PERC is dedicated to improving stock assessment, management and sustainability of highly migratory fishes in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
PERC is dedicated to improving stock assessment, management and sustainability of highly migratory fishes in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Basic and applied research on the health and immune systems of marine vertebrates
Seagrass research, restoration, nursery production and gene banking to address the rapid losses of seagrasses and their ecosystem services
Internship: Mote's Aquarium Sciences and Animal Care team, Fish & Invertebrate Department
Coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reefs worldwide.
Developing technologies to produce fish & invertebrates to meet growing demand for seafood & fishing stocks.
Investigating the source, fact & effects of toxins in the environment
Studying manatee behavioral ecology, distribution, habitat use, genetics, and population status in Florida.
The Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals & sea turtles.
Contaminant detection of toxic substances.
DEVELOPING AND INTEGRATING ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE AND RESTORE FISHERIES
A Mote-FWC partnership to develop prevention, control and mitigation technologies and approaches that will decrease red tide impacts
Study responses of ecologically important species to projected levels of ocean acidification.
Study of the Ocean's Phytoplankton Community
Using innovative ocean technology to accomplish interdisciplinary scientific goals
Advancing science to support abundant, productive fish populations
Understanding processes and environmental factors that influence coral reef health.
Global network of coral biobanks, nursery practitioners, and experts preserving all coral species for ecosystem restoration and research
Studying the physical, biological, geological & chemical processes that distribute nutrients and other chemical species in the ocean
Providing state-of-the-art critical care & chronic care for stranded sea turtles
The Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory leads Florida red tide mitigation and control research.
Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are three-year positions for scientists conducting outstanding work early in their careers
The only program dedicated to developing & assessing electronic monitoring (EM) for the Gulf of Mexico commercial reef fish fishery
Studying sharks, skates and stingrays as laboratory animal models for basic & applied research
Bottom-dwelling organism response to environmental disturbance.
Investigating how marine & freshwater chemicals impact public health
Studying habitats and trends in turtle nesting to conserve Sea Turtles.
Seeking to develop systems and techniques to grow coral and other reef species.
Sharks & Rays Conservation Research
Long term study of dolphin populations in Sarasota Bay.
Study of how fish interact with their habitats & how disturbances influence these interactions.
Studying the impacts of nutrients and physical parameters in riverine, estuarine and coastal environments.