{"id":1504,"date":"2024-01-03T11:21:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T16:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?post_type=program&p=1504"},"modified":"2024-12-12T20:46:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T01:46:27","slug":"ecotoxicology","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecotoxicology"},"content":{"rendered":"

The mission of the Ecotoxicology Research Program is to investigate the source, fate and effects of toxic substances in the environment, including natural biotoxins (harmful algal toxins<\/a>) and chemical pollutants (pesticides, petroleum, industrial contaminants, pharmaceuticals). To develop and implement new technologies for identification and monitoring toxic substances, to assess impacts from exposure to living natural resources and to work with federal, state and local stakeholders to identify ways to reduce ecological risks while protecting public health and enhancing Florida’s economy.<\/p>\n\n

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\n Ecotoxicology Program Manager Dr. Rich Pierce (left) has contributed vital knowledge about Karenia brevis, the algae species that causes red tide in the Gulf of Mexico, and that knowledge is helping us seek new ways to mitigate red tide impacts. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Mote's Dr. Jennifer Toyoda holds up a clam that is part of a red tide mitigation study, aiming to test possible mitigation products while ensuring that they cause no further harm than red tide itself. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Bill Geisbert, Senior Analytical Chemist, analyzes toxins for Mote's Ecotoxicology Program in the Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Facility. Photo by: Hayley Rutger <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Senior Chemist Samantha Harlow views slides of Karenia brevis red tide cells under the microscope. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n A cell of red tide algae (Karenia brevis) viewed through the eyepiece of a microscope. Credit Hayley Rutger\/Mote Marine Laboratory <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Program Details<\/h2>\n
\n \n Current Projects\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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  • Assess the Effects of Mosquito Control Pesticides on Non-Targeted Organisms in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; PI; R. Pierce: EPA-WQPP; 1\/12 to 9\/14, with\u00a0FL Keys Mosquito Control Dist.; FL FWC\/FWRI; Levi Foundation.\u00a0Monitoring the distribution of mosquito control pesticides in the Fl Keys National Marine Sanctuary and using the expected environmental concentrations to assess the impact on coral and lobster larvae as sentinel non-targeted organisms.<\/li>\n
  • Reduction of Harmful Impacts from Florida Red tide: Fate and Effects of Brevetoxins: PI R. Pierce, Cooperative program with FL FWC\/FWRI,. 7\/12 to 6\/15: Investigating the occurrence, persistence and adverse effects of red tide neurotoxins in water, air and marine organisms.<\/li>\n
  • Synergistic Effects of Ocean Acidification with Mosquito Control Pesticides and Pharmaceuticals on Coral Reproduction and Recruitment. P.I. R. Pierce; FL Protect our Reefs; 5\/13 to 4\/14.: Investigating how climate change impacts the toxicity of toxic chemicals on coral larvae.<\/li>\n
  • Phytoestrogen Analysis in Estuarine Water. P.I. R. Pierce\u00a0US Geological Survey, 9\/13 to 3\/14. Investigating the presence of natural and anthropogenic estrogens in coastal waters.<\/li>\n
  • The Impact of Elevated Temperature and Mosquito Control Pesticides on Coral Larvae Physiology and Settlement:, PI C. Ross, UNF; Co-PI, R. Pierce. 3\/14 to 3\/15.<\/li>\n
  • Determine the Distribution and Persistence of Mosquito Control Pesticides in the National Key Deer Refuge, Big Pine Key, FL. PI, T. Bargar, USGS, Co-PI, R. Pierce, 3\/14 to 3\/15. Investigate the distribution, persistence and effects on non-targetred organisms in the NKDR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
    \n \n Grants Received\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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    • US Environmental Protection Agency, FKNMS WQPP: Impact of Mosquito Control pesticides on non-targeted organisms in the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary. 2013 -2015<\/li>\n
    • FWC\/FWRI; Cooperative red tide research program: Fate and effects of red tide neurotoxins; 2012 to 2015.<\/li>\n
    • US Geological Survey: Phytoestrogens in coastal waters. 2013-14.<\/li>\n
    • USGS: Distribution, persistence and impact of mosquito control pesticides on non-targeted organisms in the FL Keys National Key Deer Refuge. 2014 to 2015.<\/li>\n
    • FL Dept, of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Effects of pesticide-contaminated food particles on toxicity of pesticides in the marine environment. 2014 to 2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
      \n \n Research Collaborations\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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      • US. EPA, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program; Dr. Steven Blackburn<\/li>\n
      • US Geological Survey; Dr. Tim Bargar<\/li>\n
      • US Fish and Wildlife Service; Dr. Robert Frakes, Dr. Anthony\u00a0Sowers<\/li>\n
      • Florida Keys National Key Deer Refuge, DOI; Director Ann Morkill<\/li>\n
      • Florida Keys Mosquito Control, District; Director Michael Dolye,\u00a0Ms. Andrea Leal<\/li>\n
      • FL FWC\/FWRI; Dr. Leanne Flewelling, Dr. Alina Corcrin, Dr. Thomas Matthews, Ms Gabriella Renchen<\/li>\n
      • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute; Dr. Don Anderson<\/li>\n
      • University North Carolina, Wilmington; Dr. Daniel Baden<\/li>\n
      • Florida Gulf Coast University; Dr. Aswani Volety<\/li>\n
      • Florida International University.; Dr. Gary Rand<\/li>\n
      • University of North Florida; Dr. Cliff Ross<\/li>\n
      • Smithsonian Marine Satation; Dr. Valerie Paul<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8516,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","areas-of-research":[14,10],"research-program-type":[1039],"class_list":["post-1504","program","type-program","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","areas-of-research-biomedical-technology-development","areas-of-research-environmental-health","research-program-type-mote-research-programs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEcotoxicology | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ecotoxicology | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The mission of the Ecotoxicology Research Program is to investigate the source, fate and effects of toxic substances in the environment, including natural biotoxins (harmful algal toxins) and chemical pollutants …\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-13T01:46:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-8-15-Red-tide-mitigation-research-with-Xtreme-product-and-clams_1.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1264\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"843\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/\",\"name\":\"Ecotoxicology | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-8-15-Red-tide-mitigation-research-with-Xtreme-product-and-clams_1.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-03T16:21:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-13T01:46:27+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/program\/ecotoxicology\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-8-15-Red-tide-mitigation-research-with-Xtreme-product-and-clams_1.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-8-15-Red-tide-mitigation-research-with-Xtreme-product-and-clams_1.jpeg\",\"width\":1264,\"height\":843,\"caption\":\"Dr. Jennifer Toyoda and Dr. Richard Pierce test possible substances to mitigate red tide caused by Karenia brevis algae. 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