Female loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta L.) rarely remate during nesting season
The goal of this study was to assess the consequences of single versus multiple paternity by identifying paternity of clutches per female to identify whether there were detectable costs or benefits. Multiple mating can occur when the...
Immune function in Trachemys scripta following exposure to a predominant brevetoxin congener, PbTx-3, as a model for potential health impacts...
Many species of marine life in southwestern Florida, including sea turtles, are impacted by blooms of the toxic dinoflagellate, Karenia brevis. Sublethal exposure to toxins produced by K. brevis has been shown to impact sea turtle health....
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Protect Turtles Sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1972 and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Previously Tracked Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles Previously Tracked by Mote (Now Inactive) Here, you can check out the archived tracking results from many sea turtles tagged with satellite transmitters by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists over the years. Each...
Mote returns two rehabilitated sea turtles to the big blue
Two loggerhead sea turtles, nicknamed “Lilly” and “Farmer,” were released from Lido Beach on Tuesday, May 16, after recovering from red tide toxins at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. “Lilly”...
Photos: You helped sea turtles win at Mote’s 5K Run for the Turtles
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Seven juvenile green sea turtles released after months of care at Mote
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium said “sea-yonara!” to seven green sea turtles who have been in our care for months following a transfer from east coast facilities. The juvenile turtles were released on June 7th, 2021, from...
Mote releases seven green sea turtles from Florida’s east coast after rehabilitation
Join us in saying "best fishes" to seven juvenile green sea turtles that were released on May 6, 2021, from Ormond Beach. The seven turtles came to Mote's care after stranding on the east coast of Florida...
Earth Day 2021: Sea Turtles Arrive in Sarasota
It’s official, the first sea turtles have landed on the shores of Sarasota County, just in time for Earth Day. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP) documented the first...
Mote releases nine rehabilitated sea turtles on Florida’s east coast
Jan. 4, 2021—Sarasota, Fla.— Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium said a fond farewell to nine juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles today as they were released in New Smyrna at Canaveral National Seashore. The...
Turtle tracks: Where in the world are Mote’s tagged sea turtles?
Male sea turtles are notoriously difficult to study: Once a male hatchling leaves the nest, there is no reason for him to return to the shore. Therefore, one of the few chances to study males up-close is when they need to be rescued...
Mote Marine Laboratory releases two sea turtles after rehabilitation
Two sea turtles have been returned to the Gulf of Mexico after recovering at Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. The turtles were released on July 8 on Casey Key near a private residence. The first to be...
Sea turtles have arrived on Sarasota beaches!
April 20, 2020 -- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is very pleased to share that sea turtles have officially arrived on Sarasota's beaches! Mote's Sea...
Four green sea turtles tagged amid nesting increase in southwest Florida
Four nesting female green sea turtles were tagged with satellite transmitters by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists in the past few weeks on Casey Key, with the goal of tracking this threatened species whose nests counts are increasing...
Eight endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles released
On Feb. 1, Mote Marine Laboratory released eight Kemp’s ridley sea turtles from Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. These turtles, plus a ninth Kemp’s and one green sea turtle still at Mote, came to Florida on Dec. 8 as...
31st Run for the Turtles results: Sea turtles win!
More than 1,000 runners and walkers hit the beach to help endangered and threatened sea turtles during Mote Marine Laboratory’s 31st annual Run for the Turtles today, April 1, on Siesta Public Beach. (Race results below). The...
Grant supports life-saving procedure for sea turtles
Mote Marine Laboratory sincerely thanks the Sea Turtle Grants Program for awarding $14,309 for new equipment that will help the Lab save more sea turtles’ lives.
30th Annual Run for the Turtles makes great strides for endangered sea turtles
More than 1,000 runners and walkers hit the beach to help endangered and threatened sea turtles during Mote’s 30th Run for the Turtles today, April 2, on Siesta Public Beach. (Race results below). “It was so great to see so...
Leatherback sea turtle
Unlike other turtles, leatherbacks' shells aren't directly visible because they're covered by a thick layer of black or brown leathery skin, hence their name. This physical adaptation allows leatherbacks to venture into cold water...
Mote Marine Laboratory releases rehabilitated sea turtle “Lil’ Dougie”
On Monday morning, August 12, Mote Marine Laboratory released a 154-pound, about 3-foot-long, subadult, female loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed "Lil' Dougie" off Siesta Key Beach. Lil' Dougie's journey began on Memorial Day, May...
The Use of Bacteriophages and Immunological Monitoring for the Treatment of a Case of Chronic Septicemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease in a Loggerhead...
In this case study, phage therapy was applied to treat a multidrug-resistant case of septicemic cutaneous ulcerative disease (SCUD) caused by Citrobacter freundii in a loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta. Phages were applied topically,...
Sea Turtle Protection Zone (STPZ)
Boaters: Protect Sea Turtles Sea turtles are threatened...
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research URE
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research URE Internship Mentor: Dr. Jake Lasala The Sea...
Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Investigations URE
Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Investigations URE Internship Mentor: Gretchen Lovewell Mote's Stranding...
Run for the Turtles
Mote's highly anticipated, sanctioned 5K is an annual event which provides support for Mote's Sea Turtle...
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research REU
Sea Turtle Conservation & Research REU Internship Mentor: Dr. Jake Lasala The Sea...
Mote’s Sea Turtle Patrol finds first nest of the 2024 season
Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented the first local sea turtle nest of the 2024 season on Sunday, April 28, on Venice Beach! This marks the beginning of a crucial period for...