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CORAL
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SCIENCE
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MONITORING
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This program monitors and assesses reef processes and environmental
factors that influence reef health. Staff also assists other Mote research
programs and visiting scientists, providing services such as sample
collections, underwater surveys, video documentation, and instrument
deployment and maintenance.
Current projects include:
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Florida Keys "BleachWatch"
In coordination with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the
Florida Keys "BleachWatch" program uses volunteer observers
to report coral bleaching.....
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Marine Ecosystem Event Response and Assessment (MEERA)
Early detection and assessment of biological events in the Florida Keys,
utilizing volunteer observers and coordinating with ongoing research efforts
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Red
Tide and Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring
Samples are collected and water quality measurements are taken routinely at stations throughout the Lower Keys to determine if
K. brevis cells are present .....more>
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VISITING RESEARCH
SUPPORT
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Visiting Research Support
- In addition to current in-house research at TRL, CRSM staff provides
support and assistance to dozens of visiting scientists and researchers using the
facility each year......more>
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TRL HOME
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FACILITIES
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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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