News & Press

Mote’s coral restoration efforts featured in National Geographic magazine, on ABC’s Good Morning America. The state of the world’s oceans and coral reefs, and how organizations like Mote are working to save them, takes center stage in advance of Earth Day. 

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When Cindy Burnett called Mote Marine Laboratory’s 24/7 marine animal stranding hotline on April 12, 2021 about a manatee she thought was in trouble, she at first had no idea what they were actually witnessing: a female manatee giving birth!

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Registration is now open for Mote's 35th Annual Run for the Turtles

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Mote was recently designated an Autism Friendly Business by CARD at USF, and we're planning our next Sensory Saturday for June 12!

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Sarasota, Fla. ­— Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and the City of Anna Maria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue the construction of a marine science education and public outreach center at the famous City of Anna Maria Pier.

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Acknowledging the major contributions of Mote Marine Laboratory to coral research and restoration, the International Coral Reef Initiative accepts Mote as a member organization

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After more than 40 years of shark science with profound conservation impacts, Dr. Robert (Bob) Hueter retired from his role as Director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research in December 2020, becoming a Mote Senior Scientist Emeritus.

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Mote Marine Laboratory’s Dr. Ken Leber transitioned to the role of Senior Scientist Emeritus on Jan. 5, 2021, capping off his groundbreaking 35-year career focused on responsibly enhancing fisheries that nourish communities and economies around the world.   

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Check out this story from our 2020 annual report to learn about the marine animals Mote rescued and rehabilitated in the past year, new sea turtle research studies, exciting updates on manatee monitoring, and a big anniversary for our dolphin-focused research partners.  

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