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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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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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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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