November 5, 2014
Stacy Alexander
Mote Marine Laboratory offers a big "thanks" to the Sarasota Police Department for helping Mote scientists release two of the last loggerhead turtle hatchlings rescued during the 2014 sea turtle nesting season.
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November 3, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Oct. 31 marks the end of sea turtle nesting season in Southwest Florida — and the start of a new opportunity for young people to support sea turtles into the coming year.
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October 30, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Artists hailing from as far away as the Philippines will compete in the 5th annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition presented by Margaritaville on Nov. 14-18. Twelve teams of two will sculpt for four days, creating elaborate sculptures 8 to 10 feet tall as they vie for $15,000 in prize money.
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October 30, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Celebrate Sarasota Bay and its importance to Southwest Florida’s environment, economy and quality of life during the Sarasota Bay Water Festival.
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October 30, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Mote Aquaculture Park — Mote’s sustainable fish farming facility in eastern Sarasota County — launched a pioneering project this fall to advance marine aquaponics: farming seafood while using the wastewater to fertilize salt-loving crops.
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October 29, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Sean Russell, a rising star in marine conservation and outreach, has received a national-level Brower Youth Award for launching an educational campaign about marine debris — a project that ties back to his high school internship at Mote Marine Lab.
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October 29, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to announce that Elaina Todd has been hired as the Lab’s Community Engagement Coordinator. Todd will help Mote share its world-class marine science with people of all ages, particularly by helping underserved and underrepresented groups participate and stay connected with STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math).
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October 16, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Mote Marine Laboratory’s President and CEO, Dr. Michael P. Crosby, carved a pumpkin underwater Wednesday to prepare for his underwater pumpkin carving session during Mote's Halloween event: Night of Fish, Fun & Fright on Friday, Oct. 17 at Mote Aquarium.
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October 8, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Kids who wear their Halloween costumes on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October will receive free admission to Mote Aquarium and a free treat bag, with purchase of an adult ticket.
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