Telepresence WeGo Robot makes visiting Mote Aquarium accessible for hospitalized children

March 1, 2023 Sean Stover
Telepresence WeGo Robot makes visiting Mote Aquarium accessible for hospitalized children

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has partnered with the WeGo Project to utilize a telepresence robot on private, guided tours throughout Mote Aquarium. The Double 3 robot is controllable by hospitalized children using a computer or iPad to drive the webcam allowing them the chance to see, hear, talk and move as if they are physically at the Aquarium. The purpose of the program is to ease anxiety and isolation that comes along with pediatric inpatient hospitalizations.

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Mote welcomes ‘Voyage to the Deep’ exhibition Feb. 19

February 14, 2023 Sean Stover
Mote welcomes ‘Voyage to the Deep’ exhibition Feb. 19

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to announce its newest temporary exhibition, “Voyage to the Deep,” presented by Flying Fish.  The interactive exhibition opens to the public on Sunday, Feb. 19, and will be on display at Mote Aquarium until May 21. Mote Members are invited to a special preview of the exhibit on Feb. 18. Tickets and visitor information: mote.org/visit.

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New role of Diversity and Inclusion Advisor to the President & CEO goes to Aquarium Biologist Amanda

February 1, 2023 Sean Stover

In continuing the goal of increasing minority representation in marine research and aquarium sciences, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Felix to the position of Diversity and Inclusion Advisor to the President & CEO. This newly established position builds upon Mote’s national leadership initiatives to increase participation of underrepresented minorities in marine research and aquarium science. 

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Raising a glass with Mote during Sharktoberfest, an inaugural craft beer festival

January 17, 2023 Sean Stover

After a long-awaited postponement due to Hurricane Ian, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s inaugural Sharktoberfest event went off without a hitch Saturday, Jan. 14.  Guests age 21 and older experienced Mote Aquarium as never before, savoring a highly anticipated lineup of craft beers, delicious food, live music and other festive delights.

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Mote education program receives boost from local foundation

December 1, 2022 Sean Stover

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is pleased to announce that Mote’s C-STEM Program has received an award of $10,000 from The Weichel Family Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation. The grant will be used in the 2022-2023 program year to fund the delivery of monthly educational programming in Manatee County throughout the academic year and supplemental programming during the summer for around 1,300 Manatee County students.

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Big win for fins in Panama

November 22, 2022 Stephannie Kettle

At international convention for endangered species, Mote science helps pave the way for new international shark protection and implementation

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