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Marine Science

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Marine Science

The SPID is home to the largest collection of Marine Science, oceanographic and environmental research agencies and institutions in the Southeast. This includes private business, government agencies, educational institutions and non-profits.

Stats

1,900+
Marine Science-related Employees
$812M
Disclosed Research Spending
$191M
Grants Received
75%
Employees with Advanced Degrees

Related Initiatives

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2025 State of Science and Innovation

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The Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT)

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Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO)

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Partners

Stories about this Pillar

June 30, 2022

Marine Science and Data Analytics are two of the target industries in St. Petersburg (learn more at Grow Smarter).

Image Credits: 
Florida Institute of Oceanography, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Pete Science Festival, Florida Institute of Oceanography