The level of activity and interest in “marine biotechnology” among Florida university
faculty and allied laboratory scientists is reported in this document. The information will be
used to (1) promote networking and collaboration in research and education, (2) inform
industry of possible academic partners, (3) identify contacts interested in potential new sources
of funding, and (4) assist development of funding for a statewide marine biotechnology
research, training and development program.
This document is the first of its kind. Institutions of higher learning were given the
opportunity to contribute both an overview of campus capabilities and individual faculty
Expressions of Scientific Interest. They are listed in the table of contents. (104pp.