Situated in the Lower Florida Keys and only 24 miles from Key West, Mote's Tropical Research Laboratory
(TRL) is a fully equipped marine science facility dedicated to marine research, education, and conservation.
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In addition to providing a base of operation for Mote Marine Laboratory
research programs in the Florida Keys, the Tropical Research Laboratory
is open to any marine research or education programs. The facility is
located within easy access to a variety of nearby habitats, including
reefs, sea-grass meadows, near-shore hard-grounds, mangrove forests and
unique terrestrial communities, most within the protection of National
Wildlife Refuges and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The facility offers accommodations, a
fully equipped dry laboratory, classroom with modern A/V equipment,
indoor and outdoor wet labs, raceways and larger outdoor seawater holding tanks, vessels from 18'-25',
SCUBA support, high-speed internet connection, and a marine science library.
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The wide variety of research and education programs conducted at the TRL reflect the diversity of
Mote's staff and experience. Current programs with ongoing research at the TRL include Mote's Centers
for Coral Reef Research, Aquaculture Research and Development, Shark Research, Eco-Toxicology,
Fisheries Enhancement, and Marine Mammal Research.
The broad array of nearby habitats, combined with well equipped facilities
and an experienced and knowledgeable staff, makes the Tropical Research
Laboratory the ideal location for marine research and education programs in
the Lower Florida Keys.
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Proceeds
from the "Protect Our Reefs" license plate go to support marine
research, education, and conservation efforts throughout Florida......more>
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TRL HOME
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FACILITIES
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MARINE OPS
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RESEARCH
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EDUCATION
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GENERAL INFO
Mote Marine Laboratory - Tropical Research Laboratory
24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, Florida 33042
(305)745-2729 - (305) 745-2730(FAX) - TRL-info@mote.org
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TRL is a fully equipped marine research and education facility, with
housing, vessels, dry labs, raceways and tanks, SCUBA support, and more.
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Fully equipped dry laboratory
Research vessels and SCUBA support
Experienced and knowledgeable staff
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