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So long, Chipi! Despite some changes to Mote operations, Mote’s hospital team is still dedicated to saving local marine life. March 2020: we’ll remember it as the month that Mote Aquarium closed for the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests in the face of the spread of COVID-19, the infectious...
Mote Marine Laboratory’s President & CEO joined Florida’s Governor, state agency leaders and partners at all levels to raise awareness for coral reefs on Jan. 30 in Miami, where Mote’s traveling exhibit Sanctuary Reef was also stationed to educate crowds gathering for Super Bowl LIV. Governor...
Mote Marine Laboratory is proud to welcome new Trustee Rod Hershberger, a Sarasota-area resident and local business leader. Hershberger enhances Mote’s Board of Trustees with his enthusiasm and passion for the community, including his support of Mote’s campaign Oceans for All: Improving Access...
Mote Marine Laboratory announced the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative’s first competitive grant opportunity for scientists working to fight red tide impacts on Nov. 7 during the 10th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae in Orange Beach, Alabama. The Initiative is a partnership...
October 8, 2019 — Recognizing the critical need for healthy oceans, Enzymedica is devoting a portion of the sales of its new Aqua Biome fish oil supplements to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s vital coral reef restoration project in the Florida Keys. Enzymedica’s donations have already surpassed...
With strategic support from the Jacksonville, Florida-based Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is continuing to push forward with its vital coral research and restoration initiative. As a “Designated Partner” in the Foundation’s new Environmental Engagement,...
Reusable grocery bags reduce plastic trash and help preserve our oceans and planet. From Aug. 18-Nov. 9, they’ll do even more during the Bags for Change event that allows Lucky’s Market shoppers in Sarasota to support Mote and the young people we serve. Each time you bring a reusable bag to Lucky’s,...
Aug. 9, 2019 – SARASOTA, Fla. – Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, is extremely pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted a three-year, $1.5-million award for Mote to serve as the lead institution for establishing the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation...
"Name Me" has a name! Contest winner Carol Bishop named the turtle Cecil, in honor of her mother. Thanks to Carol for her support of Mote's sea turtle research. Follow Cecil at mote.org/seaturtletracking From now through August 9, members of the public can support Mote Marine Laboratory’s...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium sea turtle biologists received extra help to protect and research Florida’s sea turtles thanks to Florida drivers and two grants from the Sea Turtle Grants Program. The Sea Turtle Grants Program, funded through proceeds from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle...