June 26 – July 1: Shark Days at Mote

May 23, 2017 Kaitlyn Fusco

Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the third annual Shark Days at Mote: Real Sharks, Real Science. From June 26-July 1, 2017, Mote will dive into the research on these incredible animals during a week of events, activities and jaw-some fun for the whole family.

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Memorial Day weekend marine life reminder

May 23, 2017 mote

The sun is out, the weather is warm, and it is the perfect time of year for boating in Southwest Florida’s coastal waters. Mote Marine Laboratory reminds boaters and beachgoers to keep local waters and shores safe for marine animals.

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Podcast: Marine medic

May 23, 2017

Sick marine animals need a very special E.R. — should we call it a SEA-R.?  Mote’s animal hospitals have treated hundreds of sea turtles and dozens of dolphins and small whales — patients who arrive with no medical history, no health insurance and no ability to say where it hurts. Lynne Byrd, Mote's Medical Care & Rehabilitation Coordinator, tells Hayley and Joe about the detective work, extensive knowledge and dedicated attitude required to rehabilitate and release marine animals.

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Mote Aquarium wins three readers’ choice awards

May 22, 2017 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote Aquarium recently won three awards for its outstanding informal science education center. Mote Aquarium is the public outreach arm of Mote Marine Laboratory, displaying more than 100 marine species with a focus on local marine life. The Aquarium opened in 1980 on City Island in Sarasota Bay. Visitors can see otters, sharks, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, seahorses, rays, skates and invertebrates. Mote Aquarium also educates visitors about the exciting research of Mote Marine Laboratory, with windows into working labs.

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June 3: Celebrate World Oceans Day at Mote

May 22, 2017 Kaitlyn Fusco

A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join the fun during the World Oceans Day Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Mote Aquarium.  The family festival is free with regular paid admission to Mote Aquarium and is free for Mote Members.

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