U.S. and Cuban shark scientists are building bonds through joint research. Dr. Bob Hueter, Director of Mote’s Center for Shark Research, and Alexei Ruiz Abierno of University of Havana discuss Cuba’s amazing sharks — including one rare species they tracked from Cuban to U.S. waters. They discuss the hurdles and triumphs of working together amid the tentative relationship between the two nations.
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Get to know Mote Marine Laboratory during this inaugural episode, in which hosts Joe Nickelson and Hayley Rutger share the storied history of this independent, nonprofit marine research and education facility in Sarasota Florida. Hear about the adventures of Mote’s founding “Shark Lady” and dip your toes into Mote’s brand-new podcast, Two Sea Fans!
Episode transcript courtesy of our intern, Mary Alice Blackstock
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January 4, 2017
Kaitlyn Fusco
It’s time to put both feet forward for sea turtle conservation and register for Mote’s Run for the Turtles, a family-friendly run to raise awareness and funds for Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program, which coordinates conservation of endangered nesting sea turtles along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches.
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January 4, 2017
Kaitlyn Fusco
Looking for a new, fun way to spend Spring Break? Join Mote and its ocean friends for the first-ever Mote Spring Break Camp 2017 from March 13-17, 2017.
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January 4, 2017
Kaitlyn Fusco
On Jan. 26, Mote Marine Laboratory and The Sarasota World Affairs Council (SWAC) will host and co-sponsor a lecture by the National Geographic Society’s Alex Tait as part of the SWAC 2016-2017 lecture series.
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December 22, 2016
Hayley Rutger
During 2016, Mote Marine Laboratory began a new chapter in its 61-year mission of today’s research for tomorrow’s oceans, thanks to the humbling generosity of 23,000 supporters. Here are Mote's 2016 stories by month, including many new updates. Have happy holidays and a bright New Year!
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December 21, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Tuesday Dec. 21, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists together with scientists from the University of Havana published the first-ever peer-reviewed scientific paper on the movements and habitat use of the longfin mako, a rare and vulnerable species of shark.
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December 15, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Meet the Florida residents who survived by tooth, claw, and scaly armor long before the first humans arrived. “The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans” will open Feb. 25, 2017, at Mote Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.
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December 15, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
On Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, members of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch (LBKTW) donated $8,405 to help advance Mote Marine Laboratory’s education and sea turtle programs, and presented the Town of Longboat Key with a donation as well.
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