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A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join Mote Marine Laboratory during its first World Oceans Day Celebration in Boca Grande June 11. World Oceans Day, nationally celebrated on June 8, is an international day of ocean celebration that provides an annual opportunity to honor, appreciate...
A wine pairing dinner is set to celebrate the collaboration between Sarasota and St. Petersburg’s finest chefs while supporting Mote Marine Laboratory and Edible Peace Patch. Turtle Beach Natural Foods presents the Inaugural Skyway Soiree at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12. This six-course wine pairing...
With coral bleaching prevalent worldwide — and recently breaking records off Australia — U.S. scientists are eager to learn how their home reefs will weather the summer heat. Now, Mote Marine Laboratory is seeking volunteers to monitor for heat-driven bleaching in the Florida Keys, home to the largest...
Dads, come and SEA us on your special day! On Father’s Day, June 19, any dad may visit Mote Aquarium for free with the purchase of their accompanied child's ticket (one free ticket per paid ticket). Visit Mote's awesome new exhibit, "Otters & Their Waters," to see otters Huck, Pippi &...
Come celebrate our connection to the ocean during a World Oceans Day Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Mote Aquarium. World Oceans Day is an international day of ocean celebration that provides an annual opportunity to honor, appreciate and help conserve the world’s oceans....
Since the early days of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began April 20, 2010, Mote Marine Laboratory has played a significant role in research investigating how oil exposure can affect marine life during and even after a spill. Today, Mote scientists are working toward developing rapid health-diagnostic...
Mote Marine Laboratory high school interns invite fellow students ages 14-18 for an island clean up 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. by the whale statue near the entrance to Mote Aquarium (Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236). Participants...
Mote Marine Laboratory researchers are conducting the first scientific survey of fishes in human-made canals of Sarasota County. These canals were designed for flood control, and until now, no one had systematically studied how they might benefit native fisheries. This month, April 2016, Mote researchers...
Mote Marine Laboratory sincerely thanks the Sea Turtle Grants Program for awarding $14,309 for new equipment that will help the Lab save more sea turtles’ lives. Learn more about the Sea Turtle Grants Program, which is operated by the Sea Turtle Conservancy and funded by proceeds from the Florida...
A record number of more than 60 anglers participated in the William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig Honoring Captain Scotty Moore, a research-based catch, sample and release tournament, which took place April 8–9. The tournament, now completing its 12th year, aimed to get the public involved in snook...