August 13, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Publix Super Markets Charities presented a $13,500 grant to Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Aug. 7, to help underserved children in the Sarasota area participate in Mote’s professionally developed, informal and entertaining marine science education programs.
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August 7, 2015
Hayley Rutger
With the recent stormy weather in Southwest Florida, Mote Marine Lab has responded to reports of storm-damaged sea turtle nests and hatchlings washing ashore in Longboat Key through Venice, where Mote monitors sea turtle activities each day of nesting season, May 1-Oct. 31. The weather has recently calmed, but Mote scientists continue to share tips on what to do if you have questions about a nest or hatchlings.
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August 6, 2015
Hayley Rutger
Five finalist projects have been selected in the Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge – and four of them include Mote leaders or partners.
Mote is participating in the finalist projects "Cancer Therapies from Sharks," "Antibiotics from the Sea," "Advanced Solar-powered Filtration Technology for Marine and Freshwater" and "Healthy Earth - Gulf Coast: Sustainable Seafood System."
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August 5, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Dr. Eugenie Clark — the world-famous "Shark Lady" who founded Mote Marine Laboratory — was a visionary researcher and a trailblazer for women in science, especially the study of sharks and other fishes.
To honor the memory of Clark, who passed away at age 92 on Feb. 25., and to continue inspiring scientists studying elasmobranchs — sharks, skates and rays — the American Elasmobranch Society (AES) in conjunction with Save Of Seas Foundation and Mote, have established the Eugenie Clark Award.
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July 30, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
From farm-to-fork, sea vegetables and red drum, a saltwater fish species, grown at Mote Aquaculture Park (MAP) using aquaponics – raising seafood while using the wastewater to fertilize salt-loving crops – are making their way into Southwest Florida’s eco-friendly food scene.
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July 29, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
On Friday, July 24, Mote Marine Laboratory — an independent research institution that hosts interns from around the world — celebrated a new partnership with The Nature Conservancy, which gave five college interns a rigorous, marine research-based internship opportunity during the 2014-2015 school year.
Mote and The Nature Conservancy teamed up this year to create the pilot internship program Research Experiences for Undergraduates – LEAF Alumni.
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July 29, 2015
Hayley Rutger
(Keyless, the winning sand sculpture in the 2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic, photo credit: Studio F productions.)
On Nov. 13-17, the season’s premier sand sculpting competition will draw 24 international master sculptors to Siesta Key’s award-winning public beach.
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July 21, 2015
Nadine Slimak
Mote Scientists, volunteer youths and combat-wounded divers conduct successful coral restoration mission in the Florida Keys.
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July 21, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Travelers have spoken and TripAdvisor has named Mote Aquarium in the Top 10 list of best U.S. aquariums, clinching the number five spot, according to TripAdvisor, which recently announced their 2015 Traveler’s Choice awards.
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