Vision

Mote Marine Laboratory will excel as a leader in nationally and internationally respected research programs that are relevant to conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, healthy habitats and natural resources. Mote research programs will positively impact a diversity of public policy challenges through strong linkages to outreach and education.

Goals

1. 1.Increase ability to conduct world-class research in order to expand science-based conservation, sustainable use, and environmental health of marine and coastal biodiversity, habitats and resources.
2. 2.Recruit and retain the best and brightest minds in science through recruitment and nurturing programs that facilitate a diverse workforce and ensure long-term prosperity of our research enterprise.
3. 3.Translate and transfer science and technology development and research findings as a public service to increase ocean literacy and positively impact human society and the marine environment.