Beanie
Final Disposition Released on November 4, 2005 from Lido Beach Turtle was found disoriented near the north end of Anna Maria Island. It exhibits neurological symptoms, probably caused by red tide toxicosis. Turtle...
Barron
Final Disposition Released 08/03/2018 Barron was transferred from Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife in Sanibel for continued treatment for Red Tide toxicity. 08/04/2018 Barron...
Bear
Final Disposition Released 6 December 2012 Bear upon arrival. 10/16 Turtle was found floating and unable to dive in a red tide area. 10/17 Turtle arrived in good...
Augusta
Final Disposition Released 08/01/2018 Turtle was found on Casperson Beach and was transported to Mote for treatment for Red Tide toxcity. Blood work was run. Animal will be given subcutaneous...
Appleton
Final Disposition Died August 19, 2005 This turtle was found floating offshore from Venice Inlet. It was unable to submerge and was having breathing difficulty. It appears to be affected by red tide toxicosis,...
Artemis
Final Disposition Released 06/22/2023 Turtle was found floating 100 yards off shore of the Sanibel Lighthouse in Lee County. Animal was transferred by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation...
Amber
Final Disposition Released January 17, 2007 at Vanderbilt Beach, Naples Photo of turtle on arrival. 10/23 Turtle was found floating near Tiger Key in Collier County, Florida yesterday...
Andre II
Turtle on arrival. 9/3 Turtle was found floating off Pinellas Point, St. Petersburg, near the Sunshine Skyway Causeway and was transported to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital...
Amber
Final Disposition Released January 17, 2007 at Vanderbilt Beach, Naples Photo of turtle on arrival. 10/23 Turtle was found floating near Tiger Key in Collier County, Florida yesterday...
More sustained, more severe blooms and shifting monthly patterns of the toxigenic dinoflagellate Karenia brevis on the West Florida Shelf
Various recent reports, based on different approaches, data sets and time periods, have yielded different conclusions with regard to whether blooms of the Florida red tide dinoflagellate, Karenia brevis, have increased over time. Without...
Marine Biomedical Research REU
Marine Biomedical Research REU Internship Mentor: Dr. Sam Vielee In Mote's Marine Biomedical Research Program, we are interested...
Help manatees: Support our research
Manatees need our help to survive. These iconic animals face significant threats including boat strikes, red tides, the loss of seagrass and warm-water refuges, and more. Mote Marine Laboratory scientists provide a trusted source of...
Farm to Fillet 2026
Gather under shady oaks for a delicious and inspiring experience at Mote Aquaculture Research Park. Enjoy a delicious lunch and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly growing research park. Hear directly from Mote scientists...
Alana Espinosa
Alana is a West Coast native, and growing up in California by the beaches sparked her interest in Marine life and conservation from a very young age. She got an academic scholarship to Hawaii Pacific...
Dominic DeMarco
Dominic is a Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) alumnus with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science. He joined Mote Marine Laboratory’s Red Tide Institute in 2025 as a Research Technician, where he supports the department's harmful...
Maternal transfer and sublethal immune system effects of brevetoxin exposure in nesting loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) from western...
Blooms of Karenia brevis (also called red tides) occur almost annually in the Gulf of Mexico. The health effects of the neurotoxins (i.e., brevetoxins) produced by this toxic dinoflagellate on marine turtles are poorly understood....
Effects of field and laboratory exposure to the toxic dinoflagellate Karenia brevis on the reproduction of the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica,...
Blooms of the brevetoxin-producing dinoflagellate, Karenia brevis, are a recurrent and sometimes devastating phenomenon in the Gulf of Mexico. The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is exposed regularly to these blooms, yet little...
A Simple Method to Clear Harmful Algal Blooms: Sprayable Foams with Algaecides and Flocculants
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose significant challenges to coastal communities and economies worldwide. The annual occurrence of “red tide” along the Gulf of Mexico is caused by Karenia brevis (KB) during periods of eutrophication....
Long-term aerial monitoring of Florida manatees Trichechus manatus latirostris in a diverse Gulf Coast environment
Situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota County provides critical habitat for manatees in the Southwest region. Prior analysis of the county’s long-term aerial survey database found increasing numbers of manatees using county...
Mote Marine Laboratory Leads Seagrass Restoration Efforts After Florida Legislature Establishes the Seagrass Restoration Technology Development...
Seagrasses play a crucial role in the health and resilience of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. They provide nursery habitats for keystone species and stabilize shorelines and sediments. Seagrasses contribute...
Mote SEA Audio Tour
About the Tour As you journey through the each gallery, click on each track to uncover fascinating facts about the species and their habitats. Listen to the introductory track below for detailed instructions.
Mote Marine Laboratory Receives Federal Designation as a Secondary Care Rehabilitation Facility for Rescued Manatees and Welcomes First Patients
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to announce the arrival of its first two manatee rehabilitation patients, Cabbage and Sleet, marking a major milestone in manatee conservation. This transfer signifies the launch of Mote’s...
Mote Marine Laboratory releases rehabilitated sea turtles “Grimm” and “Monique” off Lido Beach
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium released two sub-adult loggerhead sea turtles—nicknamed “Grimm" and "Monique"—back into the Gulf following successful rehabilitation at Mote’s Sea Turtle...
Grimm
02/16/2025 Turtle was found floating off Captiva Rd. in Sanibel, FL. Animal was lethargic and minimally responsive. Turtle was transported to Mote for rehab. for likely red tide toxicity. Upon arrival, blood...
Mitigation of Karenia brevis Cells and Brevetoxins Using Curcumin, a Natural Supplement
Curcumin, a natural plant product, was investigated as a mitigation tool against Karenia brevis, the toxic dinoflagellate responsible for Florida red tides. A series of laboratory bench-top studies were conducted with additions of...
Advancements in the Programmable Hyperspectral Seawater Scanner Measurement Technology for Enhanced Detection of Harmful Algal Blooms
The Programmable Hyperspectral Seawater Scanner (PHySS) represents a significant breakthrough in monitoring harmful algal blooms (HABs), specifically targeting the "Florida red tide" caused by Karenia brevis. By utilizing a Fourth-Derivative...
Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation & Ecology REU
Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation & Ecology REU Internship Mentor: Dr. Cynthia Heil The Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation & Ecology Research Program...
Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation & Ecology URE
Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation & Ecology URE Internship Mentor: Dr. Cynthia Heil The Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation...
Assessing the Viability of the Sarasota Bay Community of Bottlenose Dolphins
Population models, such as those used for Population Viability Analysis (PVA), are valuable for projecting trends, assessing threats, guiding environmental resource management, and planning species conservation measures. However, rarely...