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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium took in 16 Kemp's ridley sea turtles from the northeast United States. The turtles were found cold-stunned and were brought to Mote for rehabilitation. Check out the video below to learn more!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium received a generous holiday gift from Longboat Key Turtle Watch. The donation of close to $10,000 will be used to support a number of Mote programs related to helping local sea turtles, including support for Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program,...
On the last day of November, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium sent off our loggerhead patient Rosemary. Rosemary was found stranded on the beach near Manasota Key Road in Englewood on October 29, 2021. Examination showed that Rosemary was suffering from exposure to Florida red tide toxins. Interestingly,...
During a Congressional hearing of the Florida Delegation in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 3, 2021, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s President & CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby was invited to provide his expert testimony regarding the urgent water quality-related challenges facing Florida’s marine...
Mote's coral reef restoration and research efforts will be featured on the nationally syndicated show, Wildlife Nation, featuring host Jeff Corwin and presented by Defenders of Wildlife. The episode, "Crocs and Corals", features stories of two conservation efforts in Florida, and the race to save endangered...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s President & CEO, Dr. Michael P. Crosby, spoke to the Bay Area Legislative Delegation (BALD) to provide updates on the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative that is led by Mote in partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Over 40 tiny bundles of joy were released into the ocean following rehab at two southwest Florida aquariums Over the past week, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium took over 40 sea turtle hatchlings offshore to be released following rehabilitation. Mote’s Hatchling Hospital successfully rehabilitated...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is pleased to announce the support of Greg Manocherian, a long time shark conservationist. His support will aid the Sharks and Rays Conservation Program and the more than 20 other research and conservation programs that span the spectrum of marine science at Mote. ...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Stranding Investigation Program responds to calls of “stranded” (i.e., injured or deceased) sea turtles, manatees, dolphins and whales in Sarasota and Manatee county areas. We are experiencing significantly greater strandings of sea turtles and manatees in...
As ocean habitats around the world face threats such as climate change, overfishing, pollution, and more, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can provide sanctuary to threatened populations and vital ecosystem services. However, even given the high movement of various species and resources within the ocean,...