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A year-long celebration for Mote’s founding director, Dr. Eugenie Clark

April 07, 2022 | Hayley Rutger

The scientist who started it all May 4, 2022, marked the 100th birthday of a marine science legend: Dr. Eugenie ("Genie") Clark, the "Shark Lady" who founded Mote Marine Laboratory in 1955. Throughout her 100th year, Mote will celebrate Genie's incredible life and positive impacts with special events,...

A young Eugenie Clark treds water next to a zodiac with oars. She has a circle dive mask pushed up on her forehead and is looking at something off to the side with a small smile. Two men tred water behind her. They all hold onto the side of the zodiac for stability. It is an old picture, all in black and white.
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American Elasmobranch Society establishes Eugenie Clark Award

August 05, 2015 | Kaitlyn Fusco

Dr. Eugenie Clark — the world-famous "Shark Lady" who founded Mote Marine Laboratory — was a visionary researcher and a trailblazer for women in science, especially the study of sharks and other fishes. To honor the memory of Clark, who passed away at age 92 on Feb. 25., and to continue inspiring...

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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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Join Motes Shark Lady on Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to the Red Sea

February 02, 2014 | mote

Before Dr. Eugenie Clark earned world renown as the founding “Shark Lady” of Mote Marine Laboratory, she studied fishes in the [caption id="attachment_4087" align="alignright" width="163"] Dr. Eugenie Clark works with Dr. Avi Baranes on Eilat Beach during her past research in the Red Sea. Now...

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