December 29, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Looking for a way to support marine life and your community? Learn about exciting volunteer opportunities at a free coffee reception at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. As a nonprofit, world-class marine research institution, the success of Mote depends on the support of the community.
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December 22, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Did you know there’s life in the water that we don’t see? Join us for a casual conversation about phytoplankton, specifically the organism that causes Florida red tide, and how this small complex organism affects our lives.
Meet Jennifer Vreeland, Staff Biologist of Mote's Phytoplankton Ecology Program, and Vince Hernandez, Park Ranger at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, to learn about their fascinating jobs during Mote Marine Laboratory’s free Science Café, “The Big Picture, From Land to Sea,” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Libby’s Café & Bar at 1917 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota.
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December 18, 2015
Hayley Rutger
This end-of-year press release shares highlights from Mote's work in 2015, along with many new updates.
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December 18, 2015
Hayley Rutger
During this year of record Florida tourism, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are announcing exciting upgrades to their real-time beach monitoring tool — giving visitors and residents improved resources to plan a safe and fun day at the beach.
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December 15, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
The William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig honoring Captain Scotty Moore, a research-based catch, sample and release tournament, has been rescheduled for April 8-9, 2016.
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December 15, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
In all the world’s oceans it is hard to find a group of animals as charismatic and intriguing as sharks. A common historical perspective was that “the only good shark is a dead shark”, and thus shark fishing has increased on a global scale. In reality, sharks play a critical role in marine ecosystems, and it is essential to maintain shark populations in order to preserve healthy ocean ecosystems.
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December 15, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
On Friday, Dec. 11 the Longboat Key Turtle Watch donated $8,002 to help advance Mote Marine Laboratory’s education and sea turtle programs. The funds will be distributed among the Lab’s Hatchling Hospital, Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital, Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program and Education Department.
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December 15, 2015
Kaitlyn Fusco
Time to dust off those running shoes and get ready for the 30th Annual Run for the Turtles! Run for the Turtles is a family-friendly run to raise awareness and funds for Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program, which coordinates conservation of endangered sea turtles along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches.
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December 10, 2015
Hayley Rutger
The Rick and Nancy Moskovitz Foundation has donated $2 million toward Mote Marine Laboratory’s new research and education facility in the Florida Keys — the largest donation for the planned building to date. The donation also marks a major milestone for Oceans of Opportunity: The Campaign for Mote Marine Laboratory: More than $40 million in commitments have been raised toward the $50 million goal of this Lab-wide fundraising effort, which was announced publicly in January 2015.
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