Great Whites on the Menu
by Erik Stokstad
Science Now Daily News, Jan 13, 2006
For years, great white sharks have been trophy-hunted for their large jaws and teeth. Now, thanks to a DNA test, conservationists have proof that smaller members of the species are being killed for their fins, which are likely sold for food in Asia.

Genetic profiling reveals illegal international trade in fins of the great white shark
by Mahmood Shivji
Journal of Conservation Genetics, Dec, 2005
Discover how a powerful but simple DNA test developed by Florida Sea Grant researcher Mahmood Shivji is helping protect endangered great white sharks. (Full text available online.)

Biotechnology: Rolling the Dice
by Cynthia Barnett
Florida Trend, Jan, 2004
The state's deal with Scripps mimics a biotech firm's strategy: a big, risky investment vs. the chance for a huge, long-term payoff.

Exploring Our Oceans: Drugs from the Deep
A recent substantive focus (June, 2003) on key ocean issues by Congressional members and staff, as well as industry and academic leaders. One session focused on the exploration of our oceans. From discovery to development, panelists traced the path of exploration that has led to the creation of cutting-edge drugs and potentially life-saving treatments derived from marine products, as well as the potential yield from future exploration.

Governor Addresses 6th Annual BioFlorida Conference
In October, 2003, Governor Jeb Bush addressed the 6th Annual BioFlorida Conference, "BioSciences in Florida : Catalysts for Change." The Governor spoke about the recently disclosed plan for Scripps Research Institute to build a major research facility in Palm Beach County. More...

Colorado Ready to Nurture Biotech (requires free login)
by Amy Fletcher
Denver Business Journal, Feb. 24, 2003

Promoting Florida's Research Success (requires free login)
by Lynda Keever
Florida Trend, Jan. 2003

The Race to Computerise Biology
The Economist, Dec. 12, 2002

Oceans of Hope
by Linda Marsa
Los Angeles Times, Feb. 11, 2002
The search for potent marine chemicals to treat pain and disease is steaming ahead. Drugs derived from aquatic creatures are making their way to the market. 2306 words. (requires fee for archive search)