Mote President & CEO, Dr. Michael P. Crosby, speaks during the ceremony. Photo: Cassie Wegeng

Commemorative stamp with Mote’s Founder, Dr. Eugenie Clark, revealed at Mote on her birthday

May 04, 2022 | mote

On May 4, 2022, Mote's Founding Director, Dr. Eugenie Clark, was honored with a new commemorative Forever Stamp from the United States Postal Service. The First Day of Issuance ceremony marked the launch of sales of 18 million stamps in post offices across the U.S. that featured a photo of Dr. Clark...

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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,...