Feeding wild dolphins can hurt them, new study says

Image above: Bottlenose dolphin Toro, a juvenile female, was first documented with line embedded in her fin in Tampa Bay in 2003. The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program and Mote rescued her in Charlotte Harbor in March 2004. She was rehabilitated by Mote and released back in Charlotte Harbor in April...

Dec. 8: Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum

The Sarasota Bay Fisheries forum — a group for anglers, scientists and others seeking to proactively address fisheries management and science topics in the Sarasota Bay area — is gearing up for its free December meeting. During the meeting Dr. Kellie Dixon, Manager of the Chemical and Physical...

Feb. 22: Join Mote for a full moon kayak

Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Join Mote’s trained educators for a Full Moon Kayak Paddle on Monday, Feb. 22 and explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Registration...

Feb. 5: Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum

Sarasota Bay anglers: Your knowledge can help our fisheries thrive. On Feb. 5, join local marine researchers for the second meeting of the Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum — an independent, community-based discussion geared toward informing fisheries management and science. The meeting is free for participants...