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Fishing, a $200-billion industry in the United States, provides millions of jobs and sustenance. Newest Mote Research Technician in the Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM), Katie Harrington, is working to ensure long-term fishery and economy health. Harrington received a $10,000...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is pleased to welcome former United States Congresswoman Susan Molinari as a new member of the Mote Board of Trustees. In addition to her time in the U.S. House of Representatives, Ms. Molinari’s public service includes a term as a member of the New York City...
It's Coral Reef Awareness Week! Check out the newest coral research from Mote scientists who show you can take the coral out of the reef, but you can’t take the reef out of the coral. As highlighted in new peer-reviewed research from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium scientists, "Geographically...
Two-thirds of species in global shark fin trade at risk of extinction Researchers say coastal sharks could benefit from increased protections, international trade regulations More than 70 percent of species that end up in the global shark fin trade are at risk of extinction — and sharks living closer...
Former Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital patient "Pierre" was released from Anna Maria Island on Tuesday, July 5. The juvenile green sea turtle was admitted to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital on January 31, 2022. The turtle was found floating at the surface near Anna Maria Island City Pier...
Cutting-edge coral reef research took the spotlight this week as six Mote Marine Laboratory scientists and their Mote-affiliated peers presented their latest discoveries during the 15th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) in Bremen, Germany. This ICRS was the first to be held in Europe, a location...
Mote Marine Laboratory's coral research team is proud to share that Clayton Pelkey—a Mote staff biologist with autism who excels in coral restoration work—was featured recently in the video series "A Decade of U," created by employU. EmployU is a nonprofit disability employment service creating...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP) has continued to document a dense sea turtle nesting season, while also placing two tracking tags on green sea turtles. STCRP monitors 35 miles of nesting beaches from Longboat Key to Venice under state...
At 11:30 a.m. on June 24, a new "species" of shark will enter the water in Mote Aquarium's Shark Zone: Arty the Shark, a recycled polyester and neoprene art piece made by participants in Borderless Arts Tennessee. Borderless Arts Tennessee, a statewide organization committed to inclusive and accessible...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital is now even better equipped to treat sea turtles suffering from fibropapillomatosis with a new surgical laser, partially funded by the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC). Sales of the Sea Turtle License Plate, administered by the Sea...