Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a non-profit organization headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., US. Founded in 1955, it operates with approximately 360 employees. The organization primarily provides research services, functioning as an independent 501(c)3 research entity with additional field stations in eastern Sarasota County and the Florida Keys. Its mission emphasizes research relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, healthy habitats, and natural resources. Research programs encompass studies of human cancer using marine models, the effects of man-made and natural toxins on humans and the environment, the health of wild fisheries, the development of sustainable fish restocking techniques and food production technologies, and the creation of ocean technology for environmental health monitoring. Mote also focuses on understanding the population dynamics of manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and coral reefs, along with related conservation and restoration efforts. The organization aims to impact public policy through science-based outreach and education, and showcases its research through Mote Aquarium, a public attraction.
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