April 19, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Stacy Alexander, Assistant Vice President for Community Relations & Communications at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, is one of 26 aspiring and experienced community leaders from across the region who were selected to participate in Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s 2016 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute.
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April 19, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Mote Aquarium staff are excited to welcome a new temporary exhibit animal – Captain, a female, juvenile green sea turtle weighing approximately 30.5 pounds.
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April 18, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Since the early days of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began April 20, 2010, Mote Marine Laboratory has played a significant role in research investigating how oil exposure can affect marine life during and even after a spill. Today, Mote scientists are working toward developing rapid health-diagnostic tests based on sub-lethal responses that will better predict short- and long-term impacts of oil exposure in Gulf of Mexico fishes.
Mote and partners presented preliminary research results at the 2016 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference during Feb. 1-4 in Tampa, Florida. Those results helped lay groundwork for large-scale fish studies that Mote began this month, April 2016.
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April 12, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Mote Marine Laboratory high school interns invite fellow students ages 14-18 for an island clean up 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16.
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April 12, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Mote Marine Laboratory researchers are conducting the first scientific survey of fishes in human-made canals of Sarasota County. These canals were designed for flood control, and until now, no one had systematically studied how they might benefit native fisheries.
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April 12, 2016
Hayley Rutger
Mote Marine Laboratory sincerely thanks the Sea Turtle Grants Program for awarding $14,309 for new equipment that will help the Lab save more sea turtles’ lives.
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April 10, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
A record number of more than 60 anglers participated in the William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig Honoring Captain Scotty Moore, a research-based catch, sample and release tournament, which took place April 8–9. The tournament, now completing its 12th year, aimed to get the public involved in snook restocking efforts.
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April 5, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Three Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have returned to Sarasota from a three-week shark research expedition aboard the internationally known M/V OCEARCH.
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April 5, 2016
Kaitlyn Fusco
Have you ever wondered if bacteria can actually help you? Well, some can! Certain bacteria can offer health benefits to humans, along with the fish we raise for seafood and environmental restoration.
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