sea turtles Archives | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:27:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Mote to announce establishment of voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County https://mote.org/news/mote-to-announce-establishment-of-voluntary-sea-turtle-protection-zone-in-sarasota-county/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:32:48 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2026 Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to announce the establishment of a voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone (STPZ) in Sarasota County. Its main focus is to protect sea turtles from unintended boat strikes. …

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]]> Mote releases sea turtle “Steve” with satellite tag to improve conservation efforts https://mote.org/news/mote-releases-sea-turtle-steve-with-satellite-tag-to-improve-conservation-efforts/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:20:19 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2049 Thursday morning, June 1, Mote Marine Laboratory released a male loggerhead sea turtle, nicknamed “Steve,” that has been outfitted with a satellite tag by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, which …

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]]> Mote Marine Laboratory and The Florida Aquarium collaborate in successful rehabilitation efforts https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-and-the-florida-aquarium-collaborate-in-successful-rehabilitation-efforts/ Tue, 30 May 2023 16:39:09 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2054 Mote Marine Laboratory and The Florida Aquarium are thrilled to announce the release of two rescued loggerhead sea turtles nicknamed, “Valerie” and “Mahomes,” at Anna Maria Bayfront Park Tuesday morning, May 30. …

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]]> Mote returns two rehabilitated sea turtles to the big blue https://mote.org/news/mote-returns-two-rehabilitated-sea-turtles-to-the-big-blue/ Tue, 16 May 2023 13:11:42 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2089 Two loggerhead sea turtles, nicknamed “Lilly” and “Farmer,” were released from Lido Beach on Tuesday, May 16, after recovering from red tide toxins at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea …

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]]> Mote’s Sea Turtle Patrol finds first nest of the season https://mote.org/news/motes-sea-turtle-patrol-finds-first-nest-of-the-season/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:31:31 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2136 Mote Marine Laboratory documented the first local sea turtle nest of 2023 on Tuesday, April 18 in Casey Key. Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP), interns and approximately 300 volunteers …

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]]> Mote’s 37th Annual Run for the Turtles a huge success https://mote.org/news/motes-37th-annual-run-for-the-turtles-a-huge-success/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:09:48 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2139 Mote Marine Laboratory’s 37th Annual Run for the Turtles hosted 1,000 runners, both on Siesta Key Beach for the 1-mile fun run and Manasota Track Club-sanctioned 5k, and across the globe with the virtual run. All three run types brought …

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]]> 2022 sea turtle nesting season numbers land in top five seasons documented at Mote https://mote.org/news/2022-sea-turtle-nesting-season-numbers-land-in-top-five-seasons-documented-at-mote/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:06:23 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=2240 Sea turtle nesting season is officially over here on Florida’s Southwest coast, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium staff are looking back on outstanding nest numbers. Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation …

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]]> From rescues to research: Sea turtle & marine mammal updates – 2020 Annual Report https://mote.org/news/from-rescues-to-research-sea-turtle-marine-mammal-updates-2020-annual-report/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:31:04 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=3194 This story is a highlight from Mote’s 2020 Annual Report. NO SHUTDOWN FOR MARINE LIFE In 2020, COVID-19 interrupted life as we know it. However, life went on for animals …

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]]> 2020 Sea Turtle Nesting https://mote.org/news/2020-sea-turtle-nesting/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:31:14 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=5628 ABOUT MOTE’S SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION & RESEARCH PROGRAM (Nesting updates are below.) Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP) has monitored and studied sea turtle nesting along …

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]]> Respect and protect marine wildlife this Memorial Day and year ‘round https://mote.org/news/respect-and-protect-marine-wildlife-this-memorial-day-and-year-round/ Thu, 21 May 2020 19:49:03 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=3810 As people return to local beaches and visit local waters by boat for Memorial Day, Mote Marine Laboratory reminds everyone to respect and protect marine life. Social distancing might be …

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