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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium sea turtle biologists received extra help to protect and research Florida’s sea turtles thanks to Florida drivers and two grants from the Sea Turtle Grants Program. The Sea Turtle Grants Program, funded through proceeds from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle...
A new study in the prestigious, peer-reviewed, scientific journal Nature reveals that major high seas fishing activities overlap significantly with important shark hotspots worldwide. Study partners point out that North Atlantic blue sharks and shortfin mako – the fastest shark in the sea – have...
SARASOTA, Fla --- Sunday, July 14 --- The Sarasota community gathered at Mote Marine Laboratory to “take a bite out of lionfish”, and it was no surprise that the event was sold out and welcomed over 150 guests! Organized by REEF, an international marine conservation organization, and Mote Marine...
Mote Marine Laboratory’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Howard (Sam) Seider as Chairman of the Board, Maurice (Mo)Cunniffe as Vice-Chairman, Scott Collins as Treasurer, and Sandi Stuart, who will continue as Secretary. Dr. Michael P. Crosby will continue in his Board Officer...
An exciting new experience has docked at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium! Guests can now try a new virtual reality cinema experience, brought to you by Immotion, a fully immersive virtual journey that features 360 degree views, sounds and movement. The VR "pods" are located in the Exploration Gallery....
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is extremely honored to announce that Dr. Erinn Muller, Science Director of Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration and Manager for Mote’s Coral Health & Disease Research Program, has been awarded the prestigious...
Four nesting female green sea turtles were tagged with satellite transmitters by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists in the past few weeks on Casey Key, with the goal of tracking this threatened species whose nests counts are increasing on southwest Florida beaches. “Amelia” was tagged June 21,...
Story written by Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota. SARASOTA, FL (June 19--, 2019) – Seven outstanding teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County were selected to participate in the Ocean Guardians Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium this summer. After successfully completing...
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...
In February, Rotarians from the greater Sarasota area came together to host the Rotary Fights Red Tide gala at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Following the success of the event, the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise presented Mote President & CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby with $18,000 to support...