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News & Press

Grant for New Boat Enhances Mote’s Animal Rescues

July 8, 2014 Hayley Rutger

The animal rescue and recovery team at Mote Marine Laboratory recently received $12,104 from the Sea Turtle Grants Program to purchase a new boat that will enhance Mote’s response to distressed sea turtles, dolphins and whales and enable new research about the threats they face.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Unveils New Online Ticketing and Website

July 7, 2014 Nadine Slimak

Visitors online and in person now have new ways to connect with Mote, thanks to a redesigned website that offers online ticketing and easier access to information about the organization’s many research programs, initiatives and the hands-on experiences.

Dolphin Death is a Reminder to Protect Marine Life

July 1, 2014 Hayley Rutger

One of the oldest dolphins in Sarasota Bay died on June 7 after ingesting fishing gear. This loss serves as a reminder to protect marine life while enjoying our coastal waters and beaches on July 4 and year ‘round.

First Sea Turtle Hatch of 2014 on Longboat Key

June 25, 2014 Hayley Rutger

The first sea turtle hatchlings of 2014 emerged this week in the area patrolled by Mote Marine Laboratory, which monitors nesting from Longboat Key through Venice.

A Few Spots Remain for Summer Camps

June 24, 2014 Nadine Slimak

Kids are getting into something fishy at Mote Marine Lab: Ocean-themed summer camps are in full swing, and spots remain open for pre-K and middle-school campers.

Mote Video in Finals for Tourism Award

June 23, 2014 Nadine Slimak

A Mote video has been nominated for a VISIT FLORIDA tourism marketing award.

Mote Scientist on TODAY Show: Great Whites Have Huge Following

June 23, 2014 Nadine Slimak

Great white sharks Katharine and Betsy have quite a “fin” club & people around the globe are following their migrations online through OCEARCH — the group that led the charge to track them. On June 19 the sharks were featured on NBC’s Today when the show interviewed one of the scientists studying them: Dr. Robert Hueter of Mote Marine Laboratory.

Sea Turtle Rescued by Coast Guard Getting TLC at Mote Marine Lab

June 17, 2014 Hayley Rutger

A sea turtle rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday, June 15, one mile off Longboat Pass is being treated for boat-strike injuries today, June 17, at Mote Marine Laboratory. This turtle’s story serves as a reminder to watch out for marine animals while boating and to report animals in distress.

Florida Legislator Wowed by Mote’s Coral Research in the Keys

June 11, 2014 Stacy Alexander

State Rep. Holly Merrill Raschein, R-Key Largo, visited Mote’s Tropical Research Laboratory on Summerland Key — and went diving in Mote’s coral restoration nursery — on Friday, June 6 to learn how Mote is studying and restoring coral reefs, especially focusing on Florida’s reefs.

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