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Celebrating a coral restoration star: Clayton Pelkey

July 07, 2022 | Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory's coral research team is proud to share that Clayton Pelkey—a Mote staff biologist with autism who excels in coral restoration work—was featured recently in the video series "A Decade of U," created by employU. EmployU is a nonprofit disability employment service creating...

Gov. DeSantis speaks about corals with Mote President & CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby and state leaders.
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Mote joins state leaders to highlight coral reefs during Super Bowl LIV

February 03, 2020 | Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory’s President & CEO joined Florida’s Governor, state agency leaders and partners at all levels to raise awareness for coral reefs on Jan. 30 in Miami, where Mote’s traveling exhibit Sanctuary Reef was also stationed to educate crowds gathering for Super Bowl LIV. Governor...

Mote coral technician during a coral research experiment.
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Mote Coral Research Supported by New Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant

September 17, 2019 | Stephannie Kettle

With strategic support from the Jacksonville, Florida-based Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is continuing to push forward with its vital coral research and restoration initiative. As a “Designated Partner” in the Foundation’s new Environmental Engagement,...

Corals near seagrasses during Mote field study. Credit: Dr. Emily Hall/Mote Marine Laboratory
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End-of-year update: Seagrass may help protect corals from ocean acidification, Mote science affirms

December 19, 2018 | Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Laboratory research in 2018 strengthened the concept that seagrasses could help protect nearby coral reefs from ocean acidification (OA), a chemistry shift occurring as part of global climate change. The research, led by Mote Ocean Acidification Program Manager Dr. Emily Hall and in prep...

Mote's Dr. Erinn Muller works with interns on coral research tasks.
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High schoolers from U.S. Virgin Islands help Florida scientists study corals

September 07, 2016 | Hayley Rutger

High schoolers from the U.S. Virgin Islands helped conduct coral reef research this month in the Florida Keys, mentored by a Mote Marine Laboratory scientist who received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study the variability in resilience of corals affected by environmental change. From...

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BleachWatch program needs volunteers to monitor corals in Florida Keys

May 31, 2016 | Hayley Rutger

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...

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Join Mote’s “Shark Lady” on Trip to the Red Sea

February 03, 2014 | Hayley Rutger

To celebrate her 92nd birthday, Dr. Eugenie Clark is returning to the Red Sea — where she did research before founding Mote Marine Laboratory — and this time, you can join her. Spots on this unique trip are being claimed quickly. RSVP now to ensure your spot. From April 29-May 6, travel...

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