Loggerhead sea turtle rescued in Lyons Bay

A large, adult male sea turtle who was hit by a boat, missing part of his flipper and unable to dive well was rescued Sunday, June 28, in Lyons Bay in Nokomis by members of the Venice Police Marine Patrol, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Sarasota Police Department, and brought to Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Shark Days at Mote: Aug. 10-15

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will dive into the science behind some of the ocean’s most fascinating fishes during this year’s Shark Days at Mote: Real Sharks, Real Science – a family-friendly celebration from Monday through Saturday, Aug. 10 – 15.

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July 10-12 in Sarasota: Lionfish Derby at Mote

The second annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby is an exciting and environmentally beneficial event that invites SCUBA divers and snorkelers to compete to collect as many lionfish as possible in an effort to control the spread of this invasive species.

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