Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium https://mote.org/ Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:49:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Gecko’s Restaurants Raise Over $11K for Mote in Longstanding Partnership Honoring Dr. Eugenie Clark https://mote.org/news/geckos-restaurant-raises-over-11k-for-mote-in-longstanding-partnership-honoring-dr-eugenie-clark/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:46:56 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=19933 On August 6, Gecko’s Hospitality Group (GHG) presented a check for $11,070 to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in front of the Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA), which is set 

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Mote Marine Laboratory, Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge, and SCUBAnauts International Continue Vital Partnership for Coral Reef Restoration and Research https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-combat-wounded-veteran-challenge-and-scubanauts-international-continue-vital-partnership-for-coral-reef-restoration-and-research/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=19582 Mote Marine Laboratory recently continued its ongoing partnership with Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge (CWVC) and SCUBAnauts International (SNI) to advance coral reef restoration and research in the Florida Keys. The groups 

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Representative Danny Nix Reels in $250K to Boost Vital Snook Restoration at Mote Marine Laboratory https://mote.org/news/representative-danny-nix-reels-in-250k-to-boost-vital-snook-restoration-at-mote-marine-laboratory/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:14 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=19475 State Representative Danny Nix joined scientists, conservationists, and community leaders yesterday at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Aquaculture Research Park to present a $250,000 check in support of Mote’s Strategic Snook 

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Mote Marine Laboratory Leads Seagrass Restoration Efforts After Florida Legislature Establishes the Seagrass Restoration Technology Development Initiative https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-leads-seagrass-restoration-efforts-after-florida-legislature-establishes-the-seagrass-restoration-technology-development-initiative/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:09 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18784 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 significantly to 

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Mote Aquarium to Mote SEA: Beginning the transition from City Island to Nathan Benderson Park https://mote.org/news/mote-aquarium-to-mote-sea-beginning-the-transition-from-city-island-to-nathan-benderson-park/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:21 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18769 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is excited to share the latest milestone in the process of opening the Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Mote’s long-standing plan 

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Mote Doubles Program Record with 28,000 Snook Released to Support Florida Fisheries https://mote.org/news/mote-doubles-program-record-with-28000-snook-released-to-support-florida-fisheries/ Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:35 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18533 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium recently completed the largest single snook release in the history of its fisheries enhancement program, deploying 28,000 juvenile fish across strategic estuaries in Sarasota County 

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Mote Mourns the Loss of Pippi, Our Beloved Resident North American River Otter https://mote.org/news/mote-mourns-the-loss-of-pippi-our-beloved-resident-north-american-river-otter/ Tue, 20 May 2025 06:30:17 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18408 The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium family is saddened to share news of the loss of Pippi, one of our beloved North American river otters.  Last week, Pippi began demonstrating 

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Photos: Mote members celebrate Mother’s Day https://mote.org/news/2025-mothers-day/ Tue, 13 May 2025 15:16:46 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18336 Mote members celebrated Mother’s Day during the special event Moms, Manatees, Martinis on May 10 at Mote Aquarium. Guests enjoyed beverages generously provided by Shark Tooth Distillery, relaxed with massages, 

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Mote Marine Laboratory Receives Federal Designation as a Secondary Care Rehabilitation Facility for Rescued Manatees and Welcomes First Patients https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-receives-federal-designation-as-a-secondary-care-rehabilitation-facility-for-rescued-manatees-and-welcomes-first-patients/ Tue, 06 May 2025 13:39:18 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18189 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 

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Mote Marine Laboratory documents first local sea turtle nests of the 2025 season https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-documents-first-local-sea-turtle-nests-of-the-2025-season/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:08:35 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=18067 Mote Marine Laboratory is excited to announce that its Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented the first local turtle activity of the 2025 season! On Saturday, April 26, 

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