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

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

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

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

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

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