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Mote welcomes new Public Relations Manager

May 22, 2015 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is excited to welcome Kaitlyn Fusco as Public Relations Manager.

Be vigilant for marine life this summer boating season

May 22, 2015 Hayley Rutger

A green sea turtle swims in Southwest Florida waters. Boaters are advised to be vigilant for marine life. (Credit Mote Marine Laboratory.)

Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum free meeting June 4

May 22, 2015 Hayley Rutger

The Sarasota Bay Fisheries forum — a group for anglers, scientists and others seeking to proactively address fisheries management topics in the Sarasota Bay area — is gearing up for its next meeting. The free meeting is open to the public and will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4...

Mote welcomes next-gen scientist focused on ocean technology, red tide

May 14, 2015 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to welcome Dr. Jordon Beckler, a next-generation Ph.D. scientist who will help advance Mote’s innovative Ocean Technology Program and study nutrient cycling in the environment — research essential to understanding Florida red tide.

Sea Turtle Rescued by Coast Guard released after care at Mote Marine Lab

May 11, 2015 Hayley Rutger

A loggerhead sea turtle rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and treated for boat-strike injuries at Mote Marine Laboratory was returned to the wild today, May 8, from Lido Key in Sarasota County. The 255-pound, adult female turtle is nicknamed “Mrs. Turt Lee” after Chief Petty Officer Ekahi Lee, supervisor of the Coast Guard crewmembers who rescued the animal.

First Sea Turtle Nests of 2015 found on Siesta Key and Venice

April 29, 2015 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory documented the first local sea turtle nest of the year Saturday, April 25, on Siesta Key and the second nest today, April 27, in Venice. Mote will soon begin its 34th year monitoring nesting along 35 miles of local beaches.

Longboat Key Turtle Watch honors co-founder by supporting Mote summer campers

April 24, 2015 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory offers a huge “thanks” to the Longboat Key Turtle Watch for supporting two student scholarships for the Lab’s summer camp programs.

Five years after Deepwater Horizon, research continues

April 22, 2015 Hayley Rutger

The Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank on April 22, 2010, after an explosion on April 20 that killed 11 workers and set off one of the worst environmental disasters in our nation's history. Today, Mote Marine Laboratory is advancing new research related to the spill, focusing on the health of key fishes in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Jewish Federation Supports Mote-Israeli partnership for marine science

April 15, 2015 Hayley Rutger

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has awarded a generous grant of $20,000 to Mote Marine Laboratory, helping Mote scientists and Israeli colleagues work together on some of the toughest challenges facing our oceans.

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News & Press

Mote welcomes new Public Relations Manager

Be vigilant for marine life this summer boating season

Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum free meeting June 4

Mote welcomes next-gen scientist focused on ocean technology, red tide

Sea Turtle Rescued by Coast Guard released after care at Mote Marine Lab

First Sea Turtle Nests of 2015 found on Siesta Key and Venice

Longboat Key Turtle Watch honors co-founder by supporting Mote summer campers

Five years after Deepwater Horizon, research continues

The Jewish Federation Supports Mote-Israeli partnership for marine science

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