University and Scientific Resources Critical Partners

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University and Scientific Resources Critical
Partners

• Mark A. Drawbridge
• Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

Maritime Collaboration Summit San Diego,
CA November 17-18, 2009
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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
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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
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Promoting Science Literacy
participating in 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
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Leon Raymond Hubbard Jr. Marine Fish
Hatchery Carlsbad, CA
H-SWRI Headquarters Mission Bay Laboratory, San
Diego, CA
Laboratories in Orlando Melbourne Beach, FL
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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
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Understanding How Animals Respond to a
Changing World
establishing cleaning 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
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Its Not a Silent World
pioneering research in sensory ecology

preventing killer 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
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Feeding a Hungry World
developing

responsible and sustainable
aquaculture
enhancing

marine resources
a q u a c u l t u r e
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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