News & Press

New “species” of shark enters Mote Aquarium: Arty the Shark

June 24, 2022 Sean Stover

At 11:30 a.m. on June 24, a new "species" of shark will enter the water in Mote Aquarium's Shark Zone: Arty the Shark, a recycled polyester and neoprene art piece made by participants in Borderless Arts Tennessee.

Mote outplanted the first coral fragments from its satellite nursery in Islamorada

May 19, 2022 mote

On April 28, Mote outplanted the first coral fragments from its satellite nursery in Islamorada at Bud 'N Mary's Marina.

Mote addresses need for expanding diversity in marine science and technology

May 10, 2022 Olivia Cameron

As job opportunities in the field of marine science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) expand, questions regarding lack of diversity remain. Attracting and retaining high quality and diverse candidates in marine STEM careers may be increased through good mentorship, as highlighted in new peer-reviewed research by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium researchers.

Mote welcomes a busy sea turtle nesting season with first nest

April 25, 2022 Olivia Cameron

The first sea turtles have officially landed on the shores of Sarasota County this past weekend. On April 24, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP) documented the first nest of the season at the southern end on Longboat Key.

Headed to the beach? Check this before you go

March 28, 2022 Olivia Cameron

Now with more than 50 sites, Mote's Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS) tells you what you need to know before you hit the beach!

Hawksbill rescued by Mote makes a quick recovery

March 28, 2022 Olivia Cameron

Hawkeye, a hawksbill sea turtle, was released after being rescued from the ocean entangled in fishing line.

Pippi, Jane and Huck Pick Who They Think Otter Win Super Bowl LIV

January 29, 2020 mote

The Mote rivers otters subbed in for the manatees to make this years Super Bowl pick.

Wildlife in World Heritage Site declines after heatwave reduces seagrass

April 25, 2019 Hayley Rutger

Diverse marine animals from dugongs to sea snakes became rarer in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shark Bay, Western Australia, after a heat wave devastated the dominant seagrass species, reports a newly published study demonstrating how certain vital ecosystems may change in a warming climate.

Probiotics boost survival of ‘baby’ snook in aquaculture

April 17, 2019 Hayley Rutger

A new peer reviewed study led by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists was the first to highlight the benefit of adding two probiotic strains of Bacillus bacteria during the rearing of common snook, a popular Florida sportfish. Groups of snook larvae (babies) that received the probiotic in their feed and aquatic environment (water) had 2.5 times higher survival rates than those that did not receive it.

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