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Southwest Florida scientists tracking changes in red tide algae counts

September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists and others are monitoring some elevated levels of the naturally occurring Florida red tide algae, Karenia brevis, along southwest Florida. Mote encourages the public to follow online updates.

Track Miss Costa, The Newly Tagged OCEARCH Great White Shark

September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

The press release below, from OCEARCH, provides updates on Expedition Nantucket, a multi-institution effort including scientists from Mote. Miss Costa, a 1,168-pound, 12-foot, mature female great white shark is the first shark tagged during Expedition Nantucket.

Mote and Georgia Aquarium team up for ray research and Youth Making Ripples panel discussion tonight

September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

This week, Mote Marine Laboratory’s Staff Scientist, Kim Bassos-Hull, and Georgia Aquarium’s Nutritionist and Researcher, Dr. Lisa Hoopes, are conducting routine health assessments of spotted eagle rays in Sarasota County.

Mote welcomes new Major Gifts Officer

September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is pleased to welcome Amanda Chandler as its new Major Gifts Officer.

Shop at Whole Foods Market, support Mote animal rescuers

September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

Now through Jan. 15, 2017, you can help raise money for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations Program when you shop at Whole Foods Market Sarasota.

Mote thanks community for successful Giving Challenge

September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Fusco

The annual community-wide Giving Challenge on Sept. 20 and 21 raised vital funds for hundreds of Southwest Florida nonprofits.Mote Marine Laboratory is thanking the community for making more than 400 gifts totaling $43,858 to the Lab online, along with several generous offline gifts. Out of close to 600 organizations, Mote ranked 15th for dollars raised.

Seagrass protection goals clearer thanks to Charlotte Harbor study

September 27, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Seagrass beds — vital habitat for Florida wildlife — may decline if poor water clarity obscures their sunlight. Now, resource managers in Charlotte Harbor have new tools to keep water clarity on target, thanks to a study by Mote Marine Laboratory and Janicki Environmental, Inc.

Mote surpasses $50-million campaign goal

September 26, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Success marks new era for Florida marine Lab

Dolphin and whale rescuers receive federal grant

September 25, 2016 Hayley Rutger

Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota will use grant funds for stranding response, critical care, research

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