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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

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2026 State of Science and Innovation

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Episode 4: The Business of Innovation

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Stories about this Pillar

January 28, 2026
January 30, 2026

Learn about the people and ideas driving innovation across St. Petersburg.

December 17, 2024
December 18, 2024

The Innovation District and six partners were recently selected to help grow startups that are working on technology/data solutions for the ocean economy. This powerful collaboration is made possible thanks to $13.9 million awarded by the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators program.

October 22, 2024

COMIT is a five-year, $9 million cooperative agreement with NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey.

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