July 11, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Inspiring Partnership Has Helped Restore More Than 1,000 Corals on the Reef
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July 11, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Divers removed 429 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico during the third annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, which drew more than 300 visitors to its culminating event today, July 10, at Mote Marine Laboratory.
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July 7, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Just two months into sea turtle nesting season, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are happy to announce a record-breaking number of nests along Mote-monitored beaches from Longboat Key through Venice. In addition, the first nests of the 2016 season are starting to hatch. The first nests of the season are also starting to hatch.
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June 23, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Fitbit-like sensors are the best tools for monitoring whether sharks survive catch-and-release fishing — essential data for fisheries management — according to a peer-reviewed study published today, June 23, by scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory.
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June 21, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
On June 21, Mote scientists released two spotted eagle rays off Longboat Key after fitting them with acoustic tags in an effort to learn more about their life history, reproduction and population status in the first-ever comprehensive spotted eagle ray conservation project in the Gulf of Mexico.
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June 21, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Mote Marine Laboratory is accepting applications now for its Ocean Technology Club — a new program that will allow Sarasota- and Manatee-county high schoolers and teachers to learn and apply science and technology skills through the mentorship of marine researchers at Mote.
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June 21, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
The adrenaline and excitement of tarpon fishing is arguably one of the most sought after recreational activities amongst sports fisherman. Because of its beauty, strength and fighting ability, the tarpon is one of Florida's top game fish. Despite its popularity, information about its life cycle, habitat use and overall behaviors are relatively unknown. Dr. James Locascio, staff scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory, believes understanding what habitats tarpon need to survive and how they respond to changes in fishing pressure will help protect the tarpon fisheries for future generations to enjoy.
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June 14, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Divers invited to help remove invasive species
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June 14, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Mote Marine Laboratory helped promote Florida’s eco-friendly seafood and shared its research and expertise with ocean-focused leaders during Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) from June 7-9 in Washington, D.C.
On Thursday, June 9, Mote Senior Scientist Dr. Kevan Main participated in an expert panel on aquaculture (seafood farming), one of the world’s fastest-growing food sources. Read on for details and a link to video of the panel.
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