Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture
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Mote's Center for Aquaculture Research and Development is working with Aquatic Plants of Florida to evaluate the potential integration of aquaculture and agriculture farming practices at Mote Aquaculture Research Park. This pilot-scale commercial project involves cycling high nutrient effluent water from freshwater sturgeon production through a series of ponds containing wetland aquatic plants. A wide range of aquatic plants are being grown including: blue flag iris, maidencane, yellow canna, soft rush, sand cordgrass and duck potato. |
| Research Water samples are taken from the ponds throughout the year and analyzed for several water chemistry parameters (i.e., ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphorus). The goal is to determine whether:
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| Reap what you sow Aquaculture done right is a remedy for the world's food supply problem. And just as undeniable is the importance of your support for one very progressive aquaculture program.  |
Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission. Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages.
