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H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T
University and Scientific Resources – Critical Partners
Mark A. Drawbridge
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
Maritime Collaboration SummitSan Diego, CA
November 17-18, 2009
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T
Our Legacy
World-renowned marine biologist Dr. CarlHubbs 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”
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T
ecology
physiology and ocean health
bioacoustics
aquaculture
Focus of Scientific Activity
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Working to conserve the natural world while ensuring our ability to interact with it
pursuing original scientific inquiry in four core areas:
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T
participating in educational television programs
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the scientists and conservation leaders of tomorrow
developing outreach programs with educators and corporate partners
Promoting Science Literacy
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T
H-SWRI HeadquartersMission Bay Laboratory, San Diego, CA
Leon Raymond Hubbard Jr. Marine Fish Hatchery
Carlsbad, CA
Laboratories in Orlando & Melbourne Beach, FL
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T Understanding the Ocean and
Its Inhabitants
unlocking the mysteries of marine animal migration with satellite telemetry
continuing long-term population studies
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conserving marine wildlife for generations to come
California sea lion
Whale Shark - Kenya, Baja California, Western Australia
Weddell seal - Antarctica
Leatherback
discovering foraging habits and movements of endangered Hawaiian monk seals
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Understanding How Animals Respond to a Changing World
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establishing cleaning and treatment protocols for marine animals after oil spills
discovering new marine mammal viruses and studying their impact on population health
responding
to marine mammal strandings
evaluating marine animal health
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T It’s Not a Silent Worldb i o
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pioneering research in sensory ecology
Using a comparative approach to studying animal communication
reducing manatee-boat interactions
preventing killer whale-black cod fishery interactions
assessing potential impact of noise on polar bears
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developing responsible and sustainable aquaculture
enhancing marine resources
Feeding a Hungry World
H E A L T H Y O C E A N S ~ H E A L T H Y P L A N E T
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
