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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. The study, published online in the scientific...
Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the third annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, which invites scuba divers to compete for more than $3,500 in cash prizes by netting or spearing lionfish in an effort to control the spread of this invasive species. The derby will take place from July 8-10 with its home base...
Mote Marine Laboratory helped promote Florida’s eco-friendly seafood and shared its research and expertise with ocean-focused leaders during Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) from June 7-9 in Washington, D.C. Each year, CHOW draws more than 600 national and international scientists, policymakers, leaders...
Seeking new ways to study red tide, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are helping makers of solar-powered, sailboat drones test their technology in tandem with underwater robots Mote normally deploys to monitor harmful algae in the Gulf of Mexico. Mote scientists in Sarasota and visiting engineers...
Written by: Jenna Landis Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has partnered with Drum Circle Distilling, an award-winning small artisan distillery located in Sarasota known for their Siesta Key Spiced Rum, to produce a series of five rum bottle labels depicting different marine animals. These labels...
Bradenton Christian School’s sixth grade class raised $876 to benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Hospital. The class held a fundraiser April 21 and 22 and sold baked goods and turtle-themed merchandise. All proceeds from the fundraiser were given to the hospitals at Mote, which has cared...
A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join Mote Marine Laboratory during its first World Oceans Day Celebration in Boca Grande June 11. World Oceans Day, nationally celebrated on June 8, is an international day of ocean celebration that provides an annual opportunity to honor, appreciate...
A wine pairing dinner is set to celebrate the collaboration between Sarasota and St. Petersburg’s finest chefs while supporting Mote Marine Laboratory and Edible Peace Patch. Turtle Beach Natural Foods presents the Inaugural Skyway Soiree at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12. This six-course wine pairing...
With coral bleaching prevalent worldwide — and recently breaking records off Australia — U.S. scientists are eager to learn how their home reefs will weather the summer heat. Now, Mote Marine Laboratory is seeking volunteers to monitor for heat-driven bleaching in the Florida Keys, home to the largest...
Dads, come and SEA us on your special day! On Father’s Day, June 19, any dad may visit Mote Aquarium for free with the purchase of their accompanied child's ticket (one free ticket per paid ticket). Visit Mote's awesome new exhibit, "Otters & Their Waters," to see otters Huck, Pippi &...