September 5, 2014
Nadine Slimak
An 11-month-old bottlenose dolphin calf is swimming free and clear of fishing gear that could have severed her tail after 10 groups — including Mote Marine Laboratory — mounted a life-saving rescue off Marco Island in Little Marco Pass in Collier County.
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September 1, 2014
Hayley Rutger
A new project under way in Malaysia is focused on a vulnerable population of dugongs with the goal of using findings to help save the nation’s dwindling population and improve human health along the way.
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August 29, 2014
Nadine Slimak
NOAA announced this week new protections for coral with the listing of 20 new species as “threatened” — including five species found in the Florida Keys where Mote Marine Laboratory has been studying coral ecosystems and developing new restoration methodologies for more than 15 years.
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August 27, 2014
Hayley Rutger
Looking for a way to support marine life and the southwest Florida community? Learn about exciting volunteer opportunities during a free coffee reception at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
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August 27, 2014
Hayley Rutger
The highest award in educational, interactive videoconferencing has been presented to Mote Marine Laboratory’s digital learning program, SeaTrek Interactive.
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August 27, 2014
Hayley Rutger
The annual Scallop Search led by the nonprofit Sarasota Bay Watch tallied 40 scallops on Saturday, Aug. 23, surpassing the count of 11 from last year. The event drew more than 130 volunteers, strengthening the local community’s commitment to monitor and restore scallop populations in Sarasota Bay. The search team included many volunteer “citizen scientists” along with Mote Marine Laboratory researchers who are co-leading local efforts to restore scallops.
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August 26, 2014
Hayley Rutger
During the past week, the ongoing bloom of Florida red tide remained patchy and offshore between Dixie and northern Pinellas counties, according to the statewide red tide update provided Friday, Aug. 22, by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and including results from Mote Marine Laboratory, the University of South Florida and others.
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August 15, 2014
Nadine Slimak
Snook release is part of an ongoing FWC-Mote partnership to enhance wild fish populations.
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August 13, 2014
Nadine Slimak
Mote's Dr. Carl Luer is now in the Hall of Fame of shark researchers.
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