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RESEARCH
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TRL
provides a USCG licensed captain to operate all Mote vessels, and staff
are experienced field researchers, fully trained scientific divers,
and extremely knowledgeable about the nearby habitats.
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R/V Lady Lynne
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R/V Lady Lynne is a 25' Parker with twin 200hp Yamaha four-stroke
engines. It is capable of carrying up to 11 people(plus captain), or 8 divers
with full gear(plus captain), and can cruise comfortably at 30 knots.
Overall fuel capacity allows for a working range of more than 300 miles.
Space below provides bunk space for two people, a
folding table provides space for computers or laptops, and both 12v
DC and 110v AC power is available. A large rear dive platform and custom
dive ladder make entry and exit with gear and equipment easy, and a ten-gallon freshwater
shower and pressurized seawater pump are also installed.
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R/V Mako and R/V Bonefisher
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The
19' R/V Mako is equipped with a 200hp Yamaha two-stroke engine, and
comfortably carries 5 people(3 divers with gear). The 17'
R/V Bonefisher is equipped with a 75hp Yamaha four-stroke engine, and can accommodate 3 people.
Both are primarily for nearshore and gulf-side research, and are
ideal for trailering and launching at remote sites.
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The R/V Eugenie Clark (46'), based year-round at Mote's main facility in
Sarasota, is also available by special arrangement for extended offshore
operations in the Keys.
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For non-Mote visiting scientists wishing to trailer and launch their own vessels, several
small boat ramps are located nearby, and ample dock space is available. Several boat rental businesses
are also conveniently located on Summerland Key for those wishing to rent small boats for use without
TRL staff assistance. In addition, a variety of kayaks are maintained on-site for visitor use at no
additional charge.
Contact Erich Bartels, Marine Operations, for cost and
availability of TRL vessels and field support.
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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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Conveniently
Located
 Experienced
Field Support Staff
 Easy
Access to Nearby Reefs
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