• Preliminary observations of estrogenic activity in surface waters of the Myakka River, Florida. 

  Cox, Heather L.; Mouzi, Sara; Gelsleichter, James J. (Florida Academy of Sciences, Inc., http://www.floridacademyofsciences.org, 2006)

  Environmental pollutants capable of disrupting endocrine function and impairing hormonally regulated processes pose significant threats to the health of aquatic wildlife populations. Using the E- SCREEN technique, a pilot ...
• Highly migratory shark fisheries research by the National Shark Research Consortium (NSRC), 2003-2004 : Semi-Annual performance report Jan. 1,2004 to June 20,2004. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 2004-07)

  The Consortium was involved in both field and laboratory approaches to understanding the life history, abundance, and environmental aspects of shark species involved in commercial and recreational fisheries.
• National smalltooth sawfish encounter database : Final report. 

  Simpfendorfer, Colin A.; Wiley, Tonya R. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2006-10)

  The purpose of this study was to provide improved information on the distribution and habitat use of smalltooth sawfish through the collection of encounter reports and their collation into a national database.
• Impact of Hurricane Charley on the movements and habitat use of juvenile smalltooth sawfish : Final report. 

  Simpfendorfer, Colin A.; Wiley, Tonya R. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 2006-10)

  This report details the results of the investigations of habitat use and site fidelity of juvenile sawfish in the hurricane affected area. Sawfish encounter reports before and after Hurricane Charley, short-term acoustic ...
• Highly migratory shark fisheries research by the National Shark Research Consortium (NSRC), 2005-2006 : July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 2005-07-01)

  An NSRC six-month study for increased understanding of the life history, abundance and environmental biology of shark species important in commercial and recreational fisheries.
• National smalltooth sawfish encounter database : final report. 

  Simpfendorfer, Colin A. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2006-01)

  A database of scientific surveys and public sightings of smalltooth sawfish within US waters.
• Movement and habitat use of smalltooth sawfish : Final report. 

  Simpfendorfer, Colin A. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota FL, 2006-01)

  Data collection results for determining the distribution, abundance, and short and long-term movements of the smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) in Florida.
• Highly migratory shark fisheries research by the National Shark Research Consortium 2002-2007. 

  Hueter, Robert E.; Cailliet, Gregor M.; Musick, John; Burgess, George H. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 2007)

  The NSRC includes the Center for Shark Research at Mote Marine Laboratory, the Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, the Shark Research Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and ...
• Sharks and satellite tagging : achieving the potential. Workshop Report, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 3-5 December 2003. 

  Heupel, Michelle R.; Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2004-04)

  This workshop addressed the issues concerning the use of satellite tag technology and its application to shark research. Sessions included: an overview of the issues, mechanics and electronics of tags, geolocation, and ...
• Highly migratory shark fisheries research by the National Shark Research Consortium (NSRC) 2004-2005 for period : January 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 2005-08-24)

  Understanding the life history, abundance and environmental biology of shark species important in commercial and recreational fisheries. This 6 month study did 3 surveys capturing, tagging and recapturing previously tagged ...
• Highly migratory shark fisheries research by the National Shark Research Consortium (NSRC), 2004-2005: Semi annual progress report, July 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2005-02-04)

  Shark tagging and shark and skate research by combined Mote Marine Laboratory, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and University of Florida. Study of movement patterns, age validation ...
• Effect of Hurricane Charlie on smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) nursery habitats in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. 

  Simpfendorfer, Colin A.; Wiley, Tonya R.; Yeiser, Beau G. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2005-09)

  An assessment of the damage to shoreline mangrove habitats following Hurricane Charley was undertaken to evaluate the potential remaining for the area to serve as nursery habitat for an endangered species, smalltooth sawfish ...
• U.S. shark nursery research overview, Center for Shark Research, Mote Marine Laboratory 1991-2001. 

  Hueter, Robert E.; Tyminski, John P. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2002-02-20)

  As part of its mission to provide the technical information NMFS requires to understand the status of shark fishery resources, the Center for Shark Research at Mote Marine Laboratory initiated a long-term research program ...
• Cooperative shark and ray research in the southeast region by the Center for Shark Research, 2001-2003. Final report. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 2004-03-31)

  Cooperative research between Mote Marine Laboratory's Center for Shark Research, NOAA/NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center and commercial and recreational fishermen in Florida, South Carolina and Lousiana was conducted ...
• 1993 Southwest Florida Gulf Coast Shark Census. Final report. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, 1995-01-27)

  The Gulf Coast Shark Census is the world's only 100% catch-and-release shark tournament designed for research. It was used to test and develop the feasibility of catch-and-release programs for recreational shark fisheries. ...
• Early life history and relative abundance of blacktip and other coastal sharks in eastern gulf of Mexico nursery areas, including bycatch mortality of sharks and associated fishes. Final report. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 1999-04-27)

  Florida Gulf of Mexico coastal areas were assessed as nurseries for blacktip and other sharks. Monthly, random stratified, fishery-independent sampling by gill net in three Florida coastal areas (Yankeetown, lower Tampa ...
• Early life history and relative abundance of blacktip and other coastal sharks in eastern Gulf of Mexico nursery areas\ including bycatch mortality of sharks and associated fishes. Quarterly progress report, October 1, 1997 to October 31, 1997. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 1997-12)

  A total of 20 gill net sets were made during the period to survey young blacktip sharks in the Charlotte Harbor area. No special problems of note.
• Early life history and relative abundance of blacktip and other coastal sharks in eastern Gulf of Mexico nursery areas including bycatch mortality of sharks and associated fishes. Quarterly progress report, July 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 1997-07)

  Tasks during this period were two quantitative surveys in July, August and September in Charlotte Harbor. Used gill nets to do exploratory survey of sharks including blacktip, blacknose, scalloped hammerhead, Atlantic ...
• Center for Shark Research (CSR) at MML, 1997-1998. Quarterly report, April 1, 1998 to May 31, 1998 : NOAA/NMFS quarterly progress report. 

  Hueter, Robert E. (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 1998-05)

  Quarterly report from award period June 1, 1997 to May 31, 1998.
• Passive acoustic telemetry technology: current applications and future directions. 

  Heupel, Michelle R.; Simpfendorfer, Colin A.; Lowe, Christopher (Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL., 2005)

  Results of the VR2 workshop held on Catalina Island Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2005. While the technology produced by Vemco Ltd. of Nova Scotia, Canada is widely used by biologists, there are limitations in design and a need to address ...

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