Kevin Cooper, Author at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Articles by Kevin

Mote Aquarium to Mote SEA: Beginning the transition from City Island to Nathan Benderson Park

June 18, 2025 | Kevin Cooper

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 in preparation for the new facility has included a period of time where operations at Mote Aquarium...

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Mote Mourns the Loss of Pippi, Our Beloved Resident North American River Otter

May 20, 2025 | Kevin Cooper

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 behavior that was consistent with a medical abnormality. Mote’s expert animal care and veterinary teams responded...