News & Press

News & Press

Rescued smalltooth sawfish passes away

May 3, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

The Mote Marine Laboratory family is heartbroken to report the sad news that the distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued on April 5 passed away on May 2.

Mote’s Sea Turtle Patrol finds first nest of the 2024 season

April 29, 2024 Kathryn Gentile

Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented the first local sea turtle nest of the 2024 season on Sunday, April 28, on Venice Beach! This marks the beginning of a crucial period for sea turtle conservation.

Progress being made in planning for Buffett’s future

April 26, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

We would like to provide an update on the status of Buffett, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s resident Florida manatee, and provide some insight into the decisions being made in regard to his current and future care.

First rescued sawfish receiving critical care at Mote

April 12, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote and FWC responded to a distressed smalltooth sawfish swimming in circles in the Florida Keys.

Mote’s 38th Annual Run for the Turtles a huge success

April 6, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

Today, Mote Marine Laboratory’s 38th Annual Run for the Turtles hosted nearly 1,000 runners, both on Siesta Key Beach for the 1-mile fun run and Manasota Track Club-sanctioned 5k, and across the globe with the virtual run. All three run types brought a variety of participants.

Mote Science Education Aquarium’s STEM Teaching Labs Start to Take Shape

April 5, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote Science Education Aquarium’s (Mote SEA) construction continues to ramp up in 2024, including progress on the three STEM Teaching Laboratories, which will ensure that every child has the opportunity for hands-on marine science and technology experiences.

Mote provides critical role for potential rescue of endangered smalltooth sawfish

March 28, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is providing a critical role for the FWC and NOAA in their response effort to address smalltooth sawfish erratic behavior and mortality in the Florida Keys.

Mote 40-year study attests to the effectiveness of ongoing sea turtle conservation

March 26, 2024 Kathryn Gentile

A 40-year study by Mote confirms the effectiveness of current conservation efforts.

Mote and Taiwan formalize major partnership in heat-resiliency coral research and restoration

March 19, 2024 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote signed an MOU for international collaboration on heat-resilient coral research and restoration with three science-focused entities based in Taiwan and the U.S.: Delta Environmental and Educational Foundation, the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (NMMBA), and the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST).

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