News & Press

A new scientific journal article reports that carbon dioxide can emerge from the deep ocean in a surprising way — a new piece of the global carbon “puzzle” that researchers must solve to fully understand major issues like climate change.   The article, published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Marine Chemistry, was authored by a Mote Marine Laboratory scientist who performed the research with Georgia Institute of Technology and the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement in France. The study was funded in part by the U.S.-based National Science Foundation and France’s Agence Nationale de la Recherche.

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2015 concluded with strong philanthropic support for Mote Marine Laboratory. By the end of the year, Mote raised $45.5 million for its Oceans of Opportunity Campaign, which invites the public to help Mote raise commitments of $50 million to achieve the vision for growth in the Lab’s 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan.

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Following a national search, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Knievel as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO), effective January 13, 2016. Knievel had initially joined Mote as Annual and Major Gifts Officer in October 2013, and in August 2015 she transitioned to the role of Campaign Director. In the five months she served as Campaign Director, she helped Mote raise $12.5 million toward its $50 million Oceans of Opportunity Campaign, including $3.5 million for the new research and education facility in the Keys.

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The worldwide demand for seafood continues to grow, yet U.S. marine aquaculture (fish farming) produces far less seafood than aquaculture in Asia, Europe, Canada, Central and South America. More than 91 percent of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported. In 2011, the U.S. seafood trade deficit was $11.2 billion — second only to the trade deficit for oil.  Now, a new federal rule is poised to help the U.S. decrease that deficit by farm-raising more sustainable, domestic seafood in the Gulf of Mexico. Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are paying close attention to this unfolding story: The new federal rule opens doors for increasing seafood production using the kinds of sustainable and economically sound aquaculture practices that Mote researchers have been studying and developing independently for years.

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Dave Bowman has spent the last 35 years volunteering at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. During that time, he logged a total of 16,289 hours sharing his passion for the ocean and educating Mote guests from all over the world about Mote’s marine research and conservation efforts.

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Join the Women's Giving Circle from Mote Marine Laboratory for its annual Tea for the Sea, which unites women in philanthropy for the pursuit of science. The tea will take place on Feb. 5 at the Resort at Longboat Key Club, Habourside Dining Room, 3000 Harbourside Drive on Longboat Key, Fla. Hats are encouraged.

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Mote Aquarium is excited to announce that “Huck,” “Pippi” and “Jane” are the three North American river otters that will be featured in Mote’s special exhibit “Otters & Their Waters,” opening in February (exact opening date to be announced). #MoteOtters

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Enjoy a Picnic under the Stars in Key West to raise funds for several star players in local science, art, history and youth programs.   The picnic benefits the Boys and Girls Club, Key West Art & Historical Society, Mote Marine Laboratory and Womankind. It starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Fla.

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Join Mote researchers and other scientists in a discussion about snook management by attending a day long public discussion Jan. 13 about snook research and management in Florida, including the results of the soon-to-be released 2015 snook stock assessment, population recovery following the 2010 cold kill, and opportunities for improving snook management.

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