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On June 8, in honor of World Ocean Day, Opal has bought and is gifting 3,000 Coral Legend Bracelets to guests across all of their Florida properties. But this is more than just a bracelet. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase goes to supporting ocean conservation efforts conducted by Mote Marine...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is excited to announce a partnership with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Through FPL’s charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation, the company has committed $300,000 to...
This story is a highlight from Mote's 2020 Annual Report. SUSTAINING FISHERIES—GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT ON MOTE In November 2019, Mote Marine Laboratory was a magnet for fisheries scientists from around the world—drawing more than 80 researchers from the U.S. and 13 other countries for...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. CORAL RESTORATION: BREAKTHROUGHS & BABIES In August 2020, years of Mote Marine Laboratory’s coral research and restoration coalesced into one special moment: Mote-restored mountainous star corals on the reef released what looked like...
Press release written by Governor DeSantis Press Office Sarasota, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1552: Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative. The bill establishes the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative as a partnership between...
Threatened coral reefs will have more powerful allies in the Florida Keys following the official opening of Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) on May 25 at Summerland Key, Florida. The 19,000-square-foot facility will more than double...
Thursday, Feb. 23, Dr. Michael P. Crosby, President & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, announced that an anonymous challenge donation of $100,000 has been made to support Mote scientists’ efforts to expand their red tide-related research and outreach efforts in Boca Grande. The donors have challenged...
Sharky's on the Pier placed third in the intense Florida Beach Bar competition, and now it's time to celebrate and thank those who voted while benefitting Mote. Join Sharky's on the Pier from 5 p.m. through sunset on Sunday, July 31, for the ultimate sunset beach bash. The celebration will include...
Written by: Jenna Landis Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has partnered with Drum Circle Distilling, an award-winning small artisan distillery located in Sarasota known for their Siesta Key Spiced Rum, to produce a series of five rum bottle labels depicting different marine animals. These labels...
Mote Marine Laboratory sincerely thanks the Sea Turtle Grants Program for awarding $14,309 for new equipment that will help the Lab save more sea turtles’ lives. Learn more about the Sea Turtle Grants Program, which is operated by the Sea Turtle Conservancy and funded by proceeds from the Florida...