You searched for Sharks | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium https://mote.org/ Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:35:02 +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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]]> Shark PCR resources for law enforcement and border control personnel https://mote.org/research/program/sharks-rays-conservation-research/tracking-international-trade/shark-pcr-resources-for-law-enforcement-and-border-control-personnel/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:16:37 +0000 https://mote.org/?post_type=program&p=19655 What is the best PCR protocol for my agency to ID sharks and rays? Information on species-specific PCR to detect species Species specific PCR involves using a set of primers …

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]]> Energetic benefit of prey choice for a shark-eating shark https://mote.org/research/publication/energetic-benefit-of-prey-choice-for-a-shark-eating-shark/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:32:38 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/energetic-benefit-of-prey-choice-for-a-shark-eating-shark/ Optimal foraging theory has been used to understand the foraging choices of animals but is rarely applied to large predatory fishes due to difficulties measuring their behavior in the wild. …

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]]> Virtual Summer Camp https://mote.org/event/virtual-summer-camp/2025-07-07/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://mote.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18971 Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, …

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]]> Animal Encounters: Aquarium Morning Rounds https://mote.org/event/animal-encounters-aquarium-morning-rounds-2-2-2-2-2/2025-06-20/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000 https://mote.org/event/animal-encounters-aquarium-morning-rounds/2025-03-21/ On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite …

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]]> Instrumental Conditioning of Lemon Sharks https://mote.org/research/publication/instrumental-conditioning-of-lemon-sharks/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:28:01 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/instrumental-conditioning-of-lemon-sharks/ Two sharks were trained to feed at a target which, when pressed, caused a submerged bell to ring. Later they were trained to press the target for remotely placed food. …

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]]> Searching day and night: diel hierarchical search patterns in a large marine predator that never stops swimming https://mote.org/research/publication/searching-day-and-night-diel-hierarchical-search-patterns-in-a-large-marine-predator-that-never-stops-swimming/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:50:42 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/searching-day-and-night-diel-hierarchical-search-patterns-in-a-large-marine-predator-that-never-stops-swimming/ Animals may demonstrate area-restricted search (ARS) behaviour when encountering prey, where they turn frequently to remain in an area where the probability of finding additional prey is relatively high. We …

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]]> Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM) https://mote.org/internships/college/cfemm/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:13:47 +0000 https://mote.org/?page_id=17869 Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM) The Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM) internship provides research experience on commercial fisheries, fisheries management, and electronic monitoring (EM) …

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]]> Virtual Summer Camp https://mote.org/event/virtual-summer-camp-color-our-ocean/2025-06-09/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://mote.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=17843 Color Our Ocean Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a colorful virtual learning journey beneath the waves. Brought to you by Mote Marine …

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]]> Exploration Hall https://mote.org/venue-rentals/exploration-hall/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:25:17 +0000 https://mote.org/?page_id=17727 Exploration Hall 10,000 Square Feet of Stunning Space with a 400,000-Gallon Exhibit Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Mote SEA’s Aquarium Venue Exploration Hall, a breathtaking 10,000-square-foot space designed to captivate …

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