Mote debuts podcast: “Two Sea Fans”

Hear true stories of marine research from scientists who dive hundreds of feet, tag big sharks, collect fish poop, and have many other adventures in the name of research and conservation, in the new podcast “Two Sea Fans.”

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Jan. 20: Youth Making Ripples Marine Science Film Festival

Join Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for a mini film screening from the "Youth Making Ripples" Film Competition on Friday, January 20 at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Mote's WAVE Center. Mote scientists and experts will be available for a mini Q&A session after the show.

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13-year-old donates to Mote for Bat Mitzvah project

Nearly $7,000 was donated to Mote Marine Laboratory recently in honor of 13-year old Lucie Gray-Miller for her bat mitzvah, a Jewish celebration when a female becomes an adult. The funds will support Mote’s Manatee Research Program and Mote’s resident manatees, Hugh and Buffett.

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Cortez inventor prevents barnacles and mussels on underwater vessels with new eco-friendly coating

An inventor from Cortez, Florida, Dr. Steven Beckham, has created an environmentally friendly way to control barnacle, zebra and quagga mussel growth on underwater structures such as boat hulls, running gear, industrial water intakes and crab traps. Barnacle Stop® is an EPA registered product that controls barnacles, zebra mussels and quagga mussels, and is now available at www.barnaclestop.com. 

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Podcast: Fish and their billions of “friends”

Helpful bacteria live on and inside fish (and us).  Dr. Andrea Tarnecki, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Mote, shares her research geared toward understanding fish-related bacteria and using some helpful bacteria to raise healthier fish in aquaculture, also called fish farming. And of course, Dr. Tarnecki indulges Joe’s interest in fish poop. Episode transcript provided by intern Mary Alice Blackstock.

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Podcast: Beach conditions and health conditions

With a focus on the Florida red tides (harmful algae) that can kill fish and make Gulf of Mexico beachgoers cough, Hayley and Joe learn about Mote’s Environmental Health Program from its manager, Dr. Tracy Fanara.

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