News & Press

Scientists, Teens and Veterans to Mark 5th Year of Coral Restoration in the Florida Keys

July 11, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Inspiring Partnership Has Helped Restore More Than 1,000 Corals on the Reef

Third Sarasota Lionfish Derby fights invasive species with science, education

July 11, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Divers removed 429 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico during the third annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, which drew more than 300 visitors to its culminating event today, July 10, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

Turtle nesting breaks record midway through season

July 7, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

Just two months into sea turtle nesting season, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are happy to announce a record-breaking number of nests along Mote-monitored beaches from Longboat Key through Venice. In addition, the first nests of the 2016 season are starting to hatch. The first nests of the season are also starting to hatch.

Do sharks survive after the hook? New technology helping solve fisheries mystery

June 23, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Fitbit-like sensors are the best tools for monitoring whether sharks survive catch-and-release fishing — essential data for fisheries management — according to a peer-reviewed study published today, June 23, by scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory.

Mote scientists tag-and-release two spotted eagle rays off Longboat Key

June 21, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

On June 21, Mote scientists released two spotted eagle rays off Longboat Key after fitting them with acoustic tags in an effort to learn more about their life history, reproduction and population status in the first-ever comprehensive spotted eagle ray conservation project in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mote’s Ocean Technology Club to launch in fall

June 21, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory is accepting applications now for its Ocean Technology Club — a new program that will allow Sarasota- and Manatee-county high schoolers and teachers to learn and apply science and technology skills through the mentorship of marine researchers at Mote.

Mote scientist to study tarpon migration patterns in Charlotte Harbor

June 21, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

The adrenaline and excitement of tarpon fishing is arguably one of the most sought after recreational activities amongst sports fisherman. Because of its beauty, strength and fighting ability, the tarpon is one of Florida's top game fish. Despite its popularity, information about its life cycle, habitat use and overall behaviors are relatively unknown. Dr. James Locascio, staff scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory, believes understanding what habitats tarpon need to survive and how they respond to changes in fishing pressure will help protect the tarpon fisheries for future generations to enjoy.

July 8-10: Lionfish Derby off Sarasota

June 14, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Divers invited to help remove invasive species

Capitol Hill Ocean Week features Mote’s sustainable fish-farming expert