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Marine Science

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Marine Science

The SPID is home to the largest collection of Marine Science, oceanographic and environmental research agencies and institutions in the Southeast. This includes private business, government agencies, educational institutions and non-profits.

Stats

1,900+
Marine Science-related Employees
$812M
Disclosed Research Spending
$191M
Grants Received
75%
Employees with Advanced Degrees

Related Initiatives

Maritime and Defense Tech Hub

Bringing together under one roof the triple helix of innovation: industry, government, and academia

Youth STEAM

Addressing STEAM career exploration and learning opportunities for youth

Ocean Team

Facilitating collaborations of government, education and private industry around the ocean

Partners

Stories about this Pillar

Innovation in the 'Burg Podcast: Sniffing Out Fake Grouper to Detecting Red Tide
December 18, 2018
July 7, 2021

From sniffing out fake grouper to detecting red tide, applied marine research is thriving in the Innovation District.

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The NEW Blue Economy
June 30, 2022

Marine Science and Data Analytics are two of the target industries in St. Petersburg (learn more at Grow Smarter).

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Saildrones are Back!
June 30, 2022

Three Saildrones made their way into Tampa Bay and back to the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub.

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Image Credits: 
Florida Institute of Oceanography, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Pete Science Festival, Florida Institute of Oceanography