November 11, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Based on the advice of Mote Marine Laboratory scientists and their consultations with knowledgeable fishing guides in Sarasota, the 2015 William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig Honoring Captain Scotty Moore, a research-based catch, sample and release tournament, is postponed until spring 2016.
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November 11, 2015
Hayley Rutger
A major shark-research expedition aboard the internationally known M/V OCEARCH tagged four sharks in the Gulf of Mexico as of Nov. 6, says a participating Mote Marine Laboratory scientist who is collecting and studying shark blood samples in this team effort to gather previously unattainable data on these important top predators.
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November 10, 2015
Hayley Rutger
“Genie” was named by Manatee County 5th graders in Mote contest
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November 10, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Mote Marine Laboratory scientists invited kids to discover the fun of sustainable fishing and learn how anglers can make a “reel” difference for marine environments at this year’s Snook Shindig Teach-A-Kid Fishing Clinic Saturday, Nov. 7.
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November 10, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Mote Marine Laboratory is welcoming an Italian researcher through a unique program coordinated in part by University Sarasota Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM).
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November 10, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Twenty-four Master Sand Sculptors from around the world are ready to compete in the 6th annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival, which opens to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13.
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November 10, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Mote Marine Laboratory and Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve released an adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Mufasa and a juvenile green sea turtle named Mila back into the wild in the Ten Thousand Islands within Rookery Bay Reserve on Friday, Nov. 6.
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November 3, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Anglers are invited to a unique, science-focused snook tournament to be held by Mote Marine Laboratory on Nov. 13 – 14. This tournament includes great awards including fishing gear, artwork and gift certificates and raffles, fantastic door prizes, a bag of free items, special event t-shirt and a fabulous banquet in the courtyard of Mote Aquarium. Prices are reduced for this great event, register now!
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November 3, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Mote invites kids to discover the fun of sustainable fishing — not to mention why fish are so slippery, how to do the fishy art of Gyotaku and how anglers can make a “reel” difference for marine environments — at this year’s Snook Shindig Teach-A-Kid Fishing Clinic from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 7.
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