You searched for Manatees | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium https://mote.org/ Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:34:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Long-term aerial monitoring of Florida manatees Trichechus manatus latirostris in a diverse Gulf Coast environment https://mote.org/research/publication/long-term-aerial-monitoring-of-florida-manatees-trichechus-manatus-latirostris-in-a-diverse-gulf-coast-environment/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:32:38 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/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 …

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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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]]> Morning Kayak Tour https://mote.org/event/morning-kayak-tour/2025-07-30/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:15:00 +0000 https://mote.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18817 Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and observe the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem. Soak up some …

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]]> Captive Male and Female West Indian Manatees Display Variable Vocal and Behavioral Responses to Playbacks of Conspecifics https://mote.org/research/publication/captive-male-and-female-west-indian-manatees-display-variable-vocal-and-behavioral-responses-to-playbacks-of-conspecifics/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:43:40 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/captive-male-and-female-west-indian-manatees-display-variable-vocal-and-behavioral-responses-to-playbacks-of-conspecifics/ Manatees exhibit diverse vocalizations in various behavioral contexts, but the exact role of these sounds, particularly in terms of sex-based distinctions, remains elusive. This study sought to discern the behavioral …

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]]> World Oceans Week: Manatee Appreciation Day https://mote.org/event/manatee-appreciation-day/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://mote.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18461 Dive into Discovery with the Manatee Research Program Join us for a special celebration of one of Florida’s most iconic marine mammals—the manatee! Hosted by the Manatee Research Program, this …

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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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]]> Moms, Manatees, Martinis 2025 https://mote.org/event/moms-manatees-martinis-2025/ Sat, 10 May 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://mote.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18085 Otterly Pampered: A Night out for Mom! Whether you’re a mom, celebrating a mom, or just in need of some well-deserved pampering, join us for a special evening at Mote …

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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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]]> Detection of hydrodynamic stimuli by the postcranial body of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) https://mote.org/research/publication/detection-of-hydrodynamic-stimuli-by-the-postcranial-body-of-florida-manatees-trichechus-manatus-latirostris/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:12:00 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/detection-of-hydrodynamic-stimuli-by-the-postcranial-body-of-florida-manatees-trichechus-manatus-latirostris/ Manatees live in shallow, frequently turbid waters. The sensory means by which they navigate in these conditions are unknown. Poor visual acuity, lack of echolocation, and modest chemosensation suggest that …

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