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Sarasota, Fla. — October 2, 2019 — Mote Marine Laboratory is bringing its long history of shark expertise to a new consortium studying highly migratory species, thanks to new funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
A new study in the prestigious, peer-reviewed, scientific journal Nature reveals that major high seas fishing activities overlap significantly with important shark hotspots worldwide. Study partners point out that North...
Written by Stephanie Hagan Thanks to whale shark sightings reported by the public off the southwest Florida coast in early June, scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory located five of the polka-dotted, filter-feeding giants...
OCEARCH EXPEDITION WITH FLORIDA SCIENTIFIC LEADER AIMS TO BUILD UPON SERIES OF SHARK-TAGGING SUCCESSES Today OCEARCH and its collaborating scientists launched a three-week expedition to tag mature great white sharks off Nantucket,...
Fitbit-like sensors are the best tools for monitoring whether sharks survive catch-and-release fishing — essential data for fisheries management — according to a peer-reviewed study published today, June 23, by scientists from...
Kids around the world can watch “Sharks Alive!” – a free webcast by Mote Marine Laboratory via Google Hangouts and Youtube from 10 – 10:25 a.m. EST on Earth Day, April 22. “Sharks Alive!” will focus on shark research...
Once abundant across all tropical and subtropical ocean basins, oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) have experienced major population declines, resulting in the species now being listed as “Critically Endangered”...
Fishers losing their catch or gear to marine predators (‘depredation’), including sharks, is a growing problem around the world. Several types of devices have been tested to deter sharks from engaging in depredation but with limited...
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 would expect optimally foraging...
Despite more than a decade of international efforts to curb the trade of threatened shark species, new research led by scientists from Florida International University and Dr. Demian Chapman, project leader and Director of the Shark...
Join us as Mote brings its popular lecture series to Venice, Florida. Hear Mote scientists share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork. Dr. Demian Chapman is a Mote Senior Scientist & Director, Center for Shark Research,...
Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to red-tide breakthroughs, sustainable...
Sharks and other top predators have a substantial impact on their ecosystems through trophically mediated effects, and understanding the scope of this impact is essential to forming an accurate picture of energy flow within an ecosystem....
Recent declines in global fish stocks have raised questions regarding the sustainability of both extractive and catch-and-release fishing activities, and prompted efforts to quantify the total impact of fishing pressure. While at-vessel...
Despite the utility of data loggers for studying the fine-scale behavior and energetics of marine organisms, most studies using these tools have had relatively low sample sizes due to various factors including the logistical difficulty...
Animal movements, in particular residency or return migrations (collectively de - fined as ‘philopatry’), can shape population structure and have implications for management. This review examines the evidence for philopatry in...
The longfin mako (Isurus paucus) is a poorly studied oceanic shark taken in fisheries throughout its worldwide range in temperate and tropical waters. Satellite-linked tags were deployed to investigate the movements of 2 mature males, one...
Mote SEA's state of the art STEM Teaching Labs Designed to spark curiosity and imagination, our three student-centered learning spaces bring decades of Mote research to life through exploration and discovery. Students won’t...
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Once abundant across all tropical and subtropical ocean basins, oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) have experienced major population declines, resulting in the species now being listed as “Critically Endangered”...
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 to open soon...
What is the best PCR protocol for my agency to ID sharks and rays? Led by Mote’s Dr. Demian Chapman (also an adjunct at Florida International University) and FIU biologist...
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. Great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran)...
About the Tour As you journey through the each gallery, click on each track to uncover fascinating facts about the species and their habitats. Listen to the introductory track below for detailed instructions.
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 would expect optimally foraging...
Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM) The Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM) internship provides research experience...
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Mote SEA’s Aquarium Venue Exploration Hall, a breathtaking 10,000-square-foot space designed to captivate and inspire. Home to a spectacular 400,000-gallon exhibit, this hall showcases the vibrant...
From mid-size rooms to larger halls to a Chickee Hut that provides a unique outdoor setting with a Southwest Florida feel, our waterfront location showcases everything that is special about Sarasota and her islands. Each year, millions...
Tiger sharks were sampled of the western (Ningaloo Reef, Shark Bay) and eastern (the Great Barrier Reef; GBR, Queensland and New South Wales; NSW) coastlines of Australia. Multiple tissues were collected from each shark to investigate...