News & Press

Mote addresses need for expanding diversity in marine science and technology

May 10, 2022 Olivia Cameron

As job opportunities in the field of marine science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) expand, questions regarding lack of diversity remain. Attracting and retaining high quality and diverse candidates in marine STEM careers may be increased through good mentorship, as highlighted in new peer-reviewed research by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium researchers.

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

May 4, 2022 Stephannie Kettle

US Postal Service hosted a First Day of Issuance Ceremony at Mote Aquarium on May 4, 2022, to reveal the Dr. Eugenie Clark Forever Stamp. The day would have been the 100th birthday for Dr. Clark, who was also frequently known as "The Shark Lady".

Mote welcomes a busy sea turtle nesting season with first nest

April 25, 2022 Olivia Cameron

The first sea turtles have officially landed on the shores of Sarasota County this past weekend. On April 24, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP) documented the first nest of the season at the southern end on Longboat Key.

Photos: You helped sea turtles win at Mote’s 5K Run for the Turtles

April 6, 2022 Hayley Rutger

Sea turtle conservation and research got a vital boost last weekend from 1,343 people who registered for Mote Marine Laboratory's 5K and 1-mile Run for the Turtles.

Mote continues Pace Center for Girls STEM programming with support from Manatee Community Foundation

April 4, 2022 Olivia Cameron

Thanks to The Bishop-Parker Foundations Fund of Manatee Community Foundation, Mote and partners at Pace Center for Girls will provide year-round monthly STEM programming for 40 Manatee County students at Pace for the year.