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Coral disease 'firebreak' |
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The progression of Caribbean yellow-band disease — a widespread killer of reef-building corals — can be significantly impeded by chiseling a "firebreak" around the diseased coral tissue, but more research is needed to maintain the firebreak long-term, reports a new peer-reviewed research paper.
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"If we figure out a way to actually stop yellow-band, we can save that coral; if we can slow it down, then that could increase the reproductive output of the coral," said Dr. Erinn Muller, Manager of Mote's Coral Health & Disease Program and Science Director for Mote's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration on Summerland Key, Florida.
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| Mote's Dr. Erinn Muller chisels a "firebreak" around a yellow-band disease lesion on coral in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Credit: Carly Randall |
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Green sea turtle 'Shoshi' swims home |
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"Shoshi" the green sea turtle was scarcely bigger than a dinner plate, but this little reptile drew a huge crowd when Mote returned it to the water on May 10 from Anna Maria Island.
A fisherman found Shoshi floating 15 miles west of Bean Point, Anna Maria Island, on March 26, and the turtle was transported to Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. Shoshi was treated for health issues possibly from exposure to unknown, yellow "sludge" where the turtle was found.
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| Credit: Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Have a wildlife-friendly summer |
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From dolphin calves to sea turtle nests to manatee mating herds, summer is a busy time along southwest Florida's coast!
Boaters and beachgoers should respect and protect marine animals and their habitats all year, and be extra conscious of best practices during the summertime bustle around Memorial Day and July 4.
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| Second calf of bottlenose dolphin Bobbitt. Credit: Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program. Photo taken under NMFS Permit Number 20455. |
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Father's Day freebie |
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What do the hermit crabs do on Father's Day? They shellebrate their dads!
Say thanks for all those dad jokes — bring your dad to Mote Aquarium on Father's Day, June 17. On Father's Day only, dads get in free with the purchase of their accompanied child's ticket. (Party must include one paid ticket per free ticket.)
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| Credit: Olivia Raney/Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Support the sea with Guy Harvey and Bealls |
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Giving back to the sea was the dream of William R. Mote, the avid fisherman who became the major benefactor and namesake of Mote Marine Laboratory.
Live the dream by supporting the sea: From May 18-June 1, $2 will be donated to Mote for each Guy Harvey item purchased at Bealls Department Store, 1441 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, FL. From 6-8 p.m. June 1, Guy Harvey will visit that store for a meet-and-greet session! |
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Podcast episode: Deluxe dwellings for awesome animals |
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In this episode of Mote's podcast, "Two Sea Fans," learn how Mote Aquarium staff develop exhibits healthy for animals and engaging for visitors. Mike Collins, Curator of Exhibits at Mote, shares the excitement of developing a naturalistic home for Mote's resident otters, the routine of cleaning fish habitats, and everything in between.
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Download, rate and review episodes in the iTunes store or podcast app.
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Founded in 1955, Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 research organization based in Sarasota, Fla., with field stations in eastern Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor and the Florida Keys. Mote is dedicated to today's research for tomorrow's oceans with an emphasis on world-class research relevant to conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, healthy habitats and natural resources.
Research programs include studies of human cancer using marine models, the effects of man-made and natural toxins on humans and on the environment, the heath of wild fisheries, developing sustainable and successful fish restocking techniques and food production technologies and the development of ocean technology to help us better understand the health of the environment. Mote research programs also focus on understanding the population dynamics of manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and coral reefs and on conservation and restoration efforts related to these species and ecosystems.
Mote's vision includes positively impacting public policy through science-based outreach and education. Showcasing this research is The Aquarium at Mote, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 365 days a year. Learn more at www.mote.org.
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