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Coral reefs support more than 25 percent of ocean species, but they are declining around the world. Serious coral diseases, pollution and climate change can all stress corals. When water gets too warm, corals can bleach, or turn white, because they lose the important algae in their tissues. A bleached...
Mote Aquarium staff had an exciting surprise this morning — a new cownose ray pup! The pup was born in the Ray Tray touch pool, which includes cownose rays, an Atlantic stingray, and a yellow stingray. The ray pup will be moved to a behind-the-scenes area to be closely monitored by Aquarium staff...
May 16, 2019 – Sarasota, FL – Mote Marine Laboratory leadership is pleased to announce the selection of a partnership between a local construction management company and an international firm for the construction of Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA): Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.,...
The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved an agreement for Mote Marine Laboratory’s use of county-owned land in Nathan Benderson Park for the site of its planned new Science Education Aquarium during the county commission meeting today, Jan. 30. The “omnibus” agreement includes a two-year...
Mote Marine Laboratory is excited to announce that Dr. Alex Beavers has accepted the position of Chief Innovation Officer, a new role dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications that are ocean-friendly and produce economic benefits both locally and globally. Dr. Beavers,...
Mote Marine Laboratory’s podcast, “Two Sea Fans,” has released 18 episodes so far in 2018, featuring fun and educational, audio-recorded conversations with Mote scientists and their collaborators. Do you want to hear from people who track great white shark migrations, master underwater photography,...
VOTE HERE! Amanda Hodo, Aquarium Biologist at Mote, is a finalist in the Find Your Heroes contest through the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Out of 95 entrants, only ten were selected as finalists, including Amanda! Voting concludes on September 12, 2018. Visit aza.org/heroes, scroll...
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced today that Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “AZA accreditation signifies that Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is committed to meeting...
Resident manatee in Mote Aquarium. Credit: Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory Media: The first interview opportunities with the study author are expected to be available during the week of April 2. However, media are welcome to share the content below starting March 28, Manatee Appreciation Day. -- Detecting...
Celebrate African Americans' contributions to marine science during a live, online video program presented by Mote Marine Laboratory’s SeaTrek.TV and featuring Mote Aquarium Biologist Amanda Hodo. This free program, geared toward grade 6 through adult audiences, will take place from 1-2 p.m. Feb....