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News & Press

Good Deed: Wells Fargo Supports Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab at Mote

October 8, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory recently received a generous grant of $7,500 from Wells Fargo for rescue and rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles. This is the company’s third grant for Mote’s care of these federally protected marine reptiles.

Near-record Turtle Nesting Concludes on Longboat through Venice

October 1, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Sea turtles have finished nesting on beaches from Longboat Key through Venice, which hosted a near-record number of nests, according to Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program.

See Ya Later, CJ!

October 1, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory staff released a rehabilitated sea turtle Monday, Sept. 29, from the shore of Longboat Key.

National Drive Electric Week at Mote Energizes Community

September 24, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Electric vehicles and other eco-friendly technologies showed their power Saturday, Sept. 20, during “Electrify the Island”: the Sarasota-based festival for the nationwide celebration National Drive Electric Week.

Mote Video Wins First-place Henry Award from VISIT FLORIDA

September 24, 2014 Hayley Rutger

A video from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and its marketing firm, Paradise Advertising & Marketing, won a Henry Award — first prize for its category in the Flagler Awards for tourism marketing — on Monday during VISIT FLORIDA’s 47th Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

Nigel Mould Declared Sarasota Magazine’s Volunteer of the Year

September 17, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Nigel Mould was recently declared Volunteer of the Year in Sarasota Magazine's annual Guide to Giving for his dedication to the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP) and Mote Marine Laboratory.

National Drive Electric Week to “Electrify the Island” at Mote

September 9, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Sept. 20 celebration will feature electric vehicles, sustainable technology, discount Mote admission

New Volunteers Needed at Mote: Learn More at Coffee Reception on Oct. 8

August 27, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Looking for a way to support marine life and the southwest Florida community? Learn about exciting volunteer opportunities during a free coffee reception at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

The Reviews Are In: Mote Aquarium is Tops

August 5, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Travelers have spoken and Mote Aquarium made the Top 10 list of best U.S. aquariums, so says TripAdvisor, which announced their 2014 Traveler’s Choice awards this week.

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