CreativeServicesTeam, Author at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:56:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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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Lakewood Ranch High School’s Mustang Claims Victory at Mote’s Mascot Race! https://mote.org/news/lakewood-ranch-high-schools-mustang-claims-victory-at-motes-mascot-race/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:27:32 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=17218 Mascots of all shapes, sizes, and species raced down Siesta Beach on February 27 to promote Mote Marine Laboratory’s upcoming Run for the Turtles. Lakewood Ranch High School’s Mustang outran 

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Mote and Partners Conduct First-of-its-Kind Red Tide Mitigation Field Test During an Active Bloom https://mote.org/news/mote-and-partners-conduct-first-of-its-kind-red-tide-mitigation-field-test-during-an-active-bloom/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:05 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=17035 On Friday, February 14, Mote Marine Laboratory and partners successfully conducted the first-ever field test deployment of two Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative products and technologies to 

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Mote Aquarium reopens post-hurricane closure, and welcomes new rescued manatee named Lou https://mote.org/news/mote-aquarium-reopens-post-hurricane-closure-and-welcomes-new-rescued-manatee-named-lou/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:16 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=15247 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is excited to open its doors once again on November 22 to its informal science education center, Mote Aquarium, following an 8-week-long closure due to 

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New global study recommends major reforms to protect imperiled species https://mote.org/news/new-global-study-recommends-major-reforms-to-protect-imperiled-species/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:13 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=15290 Researchers from Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida International University, University of Miami and many scientists across the globe have discovered two areas of concern after analyzing small shark fins from Hong 

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Responds to Hurricane Milton with Swift Action, Overcoming Challenges Amid Loss https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-and-aquarium-responds-to-hurricane-milton-with-swift-action-overcoming-challenges-amid-loss/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:45:37 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=14578 Mote faced an unprecedented challenge as Hurricane Milton bore down on the region, just days after Hurricane Helene had already caused significant damage.

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Mote begins introduction of rescued manatee and resident manatee named Buffett https://mote.org/news/mote-begins-introduction-of-rescued-manatee-and-resident-manatee-named-buffett/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:15:22 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=13984 Mote has continued to strongly believe that it is in the best interest of its resident manatee born at Miami Seaquarium, named Buffett, to have manatee companionship, and we’re pleased 

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Mote and partners receive $3.2 million from DEP to combat harmful algal blooms https://mote.org/news/mote-and-partners-receive-3-2-million-from-dep-to-combat-harmful-algal-blooms/ Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:49 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=10352 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, in collaboration with commercial and academic partners, were awarded $3.2 million in grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to fund three projects focused on preventing blue-green algal blooms and testing water quality technologies that reduce nutrient pollution levels.

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New study finds global reef shark conservation depends on a combination of protected areas and national fisheries management https://mote.org/news/new-study-finds-global-reef-shark-conservation-depends-on-a-combination-of-protected-areas-and-national-fisheries-management/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:55:27 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=10050 SARASOTA, Fla (May 21, 2024) – Marine protected areas (MPAs), areas that provide legal protection to important marine and coastal ecosystems, often have more reef sharks compared to non-protected areas, but 

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Progress being made in planning for Buffett’s future https://mote.org/news/progress-being-made-in-planning-for-buffetts-future/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:33:16 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=7901 We would like to provide an update on the status of Buffett, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s resident Florida manatee, and provide some insight into the decisions being made in 

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