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As coral reefs, our “rainforests of the sea”, decline around the world, researchers, restoration practitioners, environmental managers, government regulators, and more race against the extinction clock. The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) brings together nations and organizations to preserve...
After more than 40 years of shark science with profound conservation impacts, Dr. Robert (Bob) Hueter retired from his role as Director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research in December 2020, becoming a Mote Senior Scientist Emeritus. Hueter’s shark research has spanned six of...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. Fifteen bright interns have moved closer to fulfilling science careers and more than 40 mentors and allies have sharpened their skills since 2019, thanks to an innovative program led by Mote Marine Laboratory that works to open doors into...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. It’s been the talk of the town for some time in southwest Florida: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is expanding. However, many have only seen part of the picture——plans for our exciting Aquarium rebirth—and have yet to discover...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. TURNING THE (RED) TIDE WITH A GAME-CHANGING INITIATIVE As Gulf of Mexico communities recovered from the Florida red tide bloom of 2017-19—and its devastating impact on our environment, economy and quality of life—Mote Marine Laboratory...
This is a highlight from Mote's 2020 Annual Report. SEAFOOD 2.0 Nearly 60% of Earth’s fisheries are being fished to their capacity, and 34% are overfished. By 2030, fish farms are expected to supply nearly two-thirds of food fish worldwide. For decades, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists...
This story is a highlight from Mote's 2020 Annual Report. SUSTAINING FISHERIES—GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT ON MOTE In November 2019, Mote Marine Laboratory was a magnet for fisheries scientists from around the world—drawing more than 80 researchers from the U.S. and 13 other countries for...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. CORAL RESTORATION: BREAKTHROUGHS & BABIES In August 2020, years of Mote Marine Laboratory’s coral research and restoration coalesced into one special moment: Mote-restored mountainous star corals on the reef released what looked like...
This story is a highlight from Mote's 2020 Annual Report. NO SHUTDOWN FOR MARINE LIFE In 2020, COVID-19 interrupted life as we know it. However, life went on for animals in the ocean—and so did the mission of Mote Marine Laboratory scientists dedicated to studying, monitoring, and helping marine...
This story is a highlight from Mote's 2020 Annual Report. NO SHUTDOWN FOR MARINE LIFE In 2020, COVID-19 interrupted life as we know it. However, life went on for animals in the ocean—and so did the mission of Mote Marine Laboratory scientists dedicated to studying, monitoring, and helping marine...