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University and Scientific Resources – Critical Partners

University and Scientific Resources – Critical Partners. Mark A. Drawbridge Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute. Maritime Collaboration Summit San Diego, CA November 17-18, 2009. Our Legacy. World-renowned marine biologist Dr. Carl Hubbs and his wife, Laura.

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University and Scientific Resources – Critical Partners

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  1. University and Scientific Resources – Critical Partners Mark A. Drawbridge Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute Maritime Collaboration Summit San Diego, CA November 17-18, 2009

  2. Our Legacy World-renowned marine biologist Dr. Carl Hubbs and his wife, Laura Milton Shedd, one of the visionary founders of SeaWorld Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute - 501(c)3 non-profit (public charity)Founded in 1963 “to return to the sea some measure of the benefits derived from it”

  3. Focus of Scientific Activity Working to conserve the natural world while ensuring our ability to interact with it pursuing original scientific inquiry in four core areas: • ecology • physiology and ocean health • bioacoustics • aquaculture o u r re s e a r c h

  4. Promoting Science Literacy participatingin educational television programs inspiring the scientists and conservation leaders of tomorrow e d u c a t i o n developing outreach programs with educators and corporate partners

  5. Leon Raymond Hubbard Jr. Marine Fish Hatchery Carlsbad, CA H-SWRI Headquarters Mission Bay Laboratory, San Diego, CA Laboratories in Orlando & Melbourne Beach, FL

  6. Understanding the Ocean and Its Inhabitants conserving marine wildlife for generations to come continuing long-term population studies unlocking the mysteries of marine animal migration with satellite telemetry California sea lion e c o l o g y discovering foraging habits and movements of endangered Hawaiian monk seals Whale Shark - Kenya, Baja California, Western Australia Leatherback Weddell seal - Antarctica

  7. Understanding How Animals Respond to a Changing World establishingcleaning and treatment protocols for marine animals after oil spills discovering new marine mammal viruses and studying their impact on population health p h y s i o l o g y a n d o c e a n h e a l t h responding to marine mammal strandings evaluating marine animal health

  8. It’s Not a Silent World pioneering research in sensory ecology preventingkiller whale-black cod fishery interactions Using a comparative approach to studying animal communication b i o a c o u s t i c s reducing manatee-boat interactions assessing potential impact of noise on polar bears

  9. Feeding a Hungry World developing responsible and sustainable aquaculture enhancing marine resources a q u a c u l t u r e

  10. Aquaculture - Multidisciplinary Requirements • Genetics – NOAA, Florida FWC • Nutrition – USDA, UI, Auburn, UABC • Health – USFW, UCD, Guelph, Michigan • Engineering – USDA, LSU • Modeling – USC, Imperial College • Environmental – SIO, USC • Physiology - USD

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