News & Press

A green sea turtle, nicknamed “Waves,” was released from Lido Beach after recovering at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital from entanglement injuries, tumors and an ingested hook. 

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On August 11 and 12, Mote hosted a workshop of over 75 attendees where red tide mitigation scientists, engineers, and government agencies, gathered to review the research being developed, discuss the status and options for deployment technologies, understand the regulatory steps and agencies involved, and plan for intellectual property and commercialization issues that may arise.

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Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is partnering with The Haven, a local nonprofit offering programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. The partnership uses informal science education to create interactive, engaging, and accessible lessons for students and young adults with disabilities.

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Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Manatee Community Foundation provided a pair of grants to help support Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital purchase a new surgical table. 

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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s satellite nursery ribbon-cutting at Reefhouse Resort & Marina; first corals outplanted

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Fishing, a $200-billion industry in the United States, provides millions of jobs and sustenance. Newest Mote Research Technician in the Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM), Katie Harrington, is working to ensure long-term fishery and economy health.

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Congresswoman Susan Molinari joins Mote Board of Trustees. 

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An unexpected catch marks the first time a sleeper shark has been found in the Western Caribbean

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It's Coral Reef Awareness Week! Check out the newest coral research from Mote scientists who show you can take the coral out of the reef, but you can’t take the reef out of the coral.

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