News & Press

News & Press

Mote Manatee Buffett Predicts Super Bowl XLIX Winner

February 3, 2015 Hayley Rutger

The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX — as predicted by one Florida manatee that has guessed the winning team for seven of eight years.

Octopuses in Viral Photo Have Babies

January 8, 2015 Hayley Rutger

On Dec. 26, Mote’s Caribbean pygmy octopuses — whose baby pictures made the national news earlier in 2014 — had babies of their own.

Mote Announces New Director of Volunteer Resources

December 18, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to announce that Robert Rogers — a skilled professional in volunteer management who is committed to environmental conservation — has been selected as Mote’s Director of Volunteer Resources.

New Mote Exhibit “Oh Baby!” to Explore Ocean Animal Romance, Babies, Families

December 10, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Opening Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2015 at Mote Aquarium

Rehabbed Turtles Returned to the Sea

December 5, 2014 Nadine Slimak

Two loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by Mote were returned to the wild Friday, Dec. 5, from Lido Key.

Fifth Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic A Success

November 17, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Event draws international focus to Siesta Key’s No. 1 Beach while benefiting sea turtles through Mote Marine Laboratory.

Young Floridians: Sea Turtle Conservation at Mote Needs YOU!

November 3, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Oct. 31 marks the end of sea turtle nesting season in Southwest Florida — and the start of a new opportunity for young people to support sea turtles into the coming year.

Siesta Key Crystal Classic Artists Announced

October 30, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Artists hailing from as far away as the Philippines will compete in the 5th annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition presented by Margaritaville on Nov. 14-18. Twelve teams of two will sculpt for four days, creating elaborate sculptures 8 to 10 feet tall as they vie for $15,000 in prize money.

Youth Ocean Conservation Leader Receives National Award

October 29, 2014 Hayley Rutger

Sean Russell, a rising star in marine conservation and outreach, has received a national-level Brower Youth Award for launching an educational campaign about marine debris — a project that ties back to his high school internship at Mote Marine Lab.

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