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1. Global trends in marine turtle nesting numbers vary by region, influenced by environmental or anthropogenic factors. Our study investigates the potential role of past temperature fluctuations on these trends, particularly whether...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is excited to open its doors once again on November 22 to its informal science education center, Mote Aquarium, following an 8-week-long closure due to the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton,...
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium (Mote) faced an unprecedented challenge as Hurricane Milton bore down on the region, just days after Hurricane Helene had already caused significant damage. The Mote...
Tropical Storm Debby’s recent passage through the Gulf of Mexico had a significant ecological impact on Sarasota Bay and the associated coastal environment. However, the question remains as to whether the immediate impacts...
At the time of hatchling emergence from a nest laid on Juno Beach, Florida, USA, by a normally pigmented green turtle (Chelonia mydas), 23 albino hatchlings and 75 normally pigmented hatchlings were observed. This condition is rarely...
Thriving coastal and Gulf environments that support wild and human lives. Sustainable fisheries for recreation and sustenance. Knowing where (and how) juvenile sea turtles travel when they leave Florida beaches and how they are impacted...
Sand dunes are supported by the extensive root systems of dune plants that anchor the dune and protect it from erosion. While all plants that grow on the dunes support their structure, invasive plants can outcompete the native and...
Prior to joining Mote in 2010, Jenna spent 8 years as a marine mammal trainer at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL and at Dolphin Cove in Key Largo, FL. Over time, her interest in marine life became more...
If you’re looking for an alluring and interactive experience for you and your guests, then Mote’s Marine Mammal Center is the perfect venue for you! Engage with the Sea Turtles while enjoying hors d’oeuvres or play...
Erin joined the Mammals and Reptiles department at Mote in 2020. Before starting her path into animal husbandry, Erin participated in research and conservation on artificial coral reefs in the Dominican...
Amanda has been working in the field of animal behavior and training for nearly 10 years working with a variety of exotic and marine animals, and also working for the Navy Marine Mammal Program with Bottlenose...
Lynne Byrd has thirty years of experience in protected species rehabilitative care, with special emphasis on cetacean medical assessment and treatment, emergency care techniques, new animal assessment and acclimation, and training...
Ms. Gretchen Lovewell is the Program Manager for Mote Marine Laboratory's Stranding Investigations Program (SIP). She has been active in the stranding network since 1999 where she was a student at University of North Carolina Wilmington....
Jess was an intern with the Stranding Investigations Program from November 2016 to May 2017, during which she created a new datasheet for use by Mote Marine Lab to record fibropapilloma tumors in sea...
The application for this program is currently closed. Check back in the spring for more information about applications.
Aquarium Sciences & Animal Care URE Internship Mentor: Amanda Felix Fish & Invertebrate Department URE students should have an interest in all...
Outreach Center Operations Internship Operations interns at Mote’s Marine Science Education & Outreach Center on Anna Maria City Pier will have the unique opportunity to become immersed in a multitude...
Marine Immunology REU Internship Mentor: Dr. Cathy Walsh As manager of Mote's Marine...
Animal Rehabilitation Internship Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital provide state of the art critical care and chronic care for several...
Animal Care and Training Internship Please note: as we prepare for and settle into our new facility, Mote SEA, we will not be taking on any interns for the foreseeable future. Please check back In the spring for updates. Aquatic...
How can I find out what current red tide conditions are? Mote’s Beach Conditions Reporting System provides shoreline observations as often as twice daily: visitbeaches.org/map ...
There are thousands of species of algae in fresh and marine waters; these organisms form the basis of the food web and provide an important source of the oxygen we need to breathe. While most species are harmless to humans and animals,...
Introduction In September 2020, scientists undertook one of their deepest and most challenging missions yet into the Gulf of Mexico’s blue holes—underwater caves, springs and sinkholes being explored for their unique...
At Mote, your wedding celebration will truly sparkle amid our beautiful waterfront vistas and our vibrant displays of marine life. Dive into the wedding of...
Dr. Lasala has worked with sea turtles for over 16 years. His graduate research focused on identifying robust demographic metrics to complement survey data. Male marine turtles are elusive and much of...
Alexis was an intern in the Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) in 2013, and remained with the program as a staff member until 2016. She then continued sea turtle work at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and Collier...
Predators can easily consume many sea turtle eggs during nesting season. They can reduce the recruitment of hatchlings, ultimately resulting in long-term decreases in breeding populations. Researchers have collected data for decades...
Assessing the linkage between breeding and non-breeding areas has important implications for understanding the fundamental biology of and conserving animal species. This is a challenging task for marine species, and in sea turtles...
On March 10, 2024, Mote's Stranding Investigations Research Program responded to a 44-foot, 70,000-pound emaciated live sperm whale discovered...
Mascots of all shapes, sizes, and species raced down Siesta Beach on March 7 to promote Mote Marine Laboratory's upcoming Run for the Turtles. Sarasota High School's Sailor Sam outran eight other mascots: Morris from Great...