Mote releases juvenile green sea turtle on Anna Maria Island

May 12, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote Marine Laboratory released a rehabbed juvenile green sea turtle nicknamed “Henry” back into the wild from Anna Maria Island Thursday, May 12, while thanking team members from Wells Fargo’s West Florida Green Team, which has supported the Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since 2011 to help save endangered sea turtles.

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Twins born to manatee with fascinating history

April 26, 2016 Hayley Rutger

A manatee gave birth to rare twins this month in southwest Florida, say Mote Marine Laboratory scientists who confirmed the mother’s identity from a video and know her history from 23 years of observations.

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Sea turtle nesting season to start May 1

April 26, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

The official season for sea turtle nesting on the Gulf Coast of Florida begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31, but nesting turtles may be here sooner or hatch a little later.   Mote Marine Laboratory, which monitors sea turtle nesting along 35 miles of beaches from Longboat Key through Venice, has a few tips on how to help keep local waters and beaches safe for beach recreation and sea turtle nesting season.

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