I was thinking there could be a general thread on what goes on at Mote. They always seem to have the most interesting things going on there. Because the Aquarium and the other parts of the lab such as the Dolphin Hospital seem to be intertwined (not that that's necessarily a bad time given their research and education focus) this could be a place to report any old thing that happens that is significant. Sadly, one of Sarasota Bay's oldest Dolphins seems to have died after a nasty encounter with fishing gear. Sadly fishing gear deaths seem to run in the family: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium asking locals to watch out for wildlife in light of dolphin's death | Local News | Bradenton Herald Also, one of their oldest and most devoted volunteers died: Mote Marine Lab's long-time 'Bone Lady' passes away - South Dade News Leader: News There is also some kind of hubbub about a waterfront proposal: Leaked plan for bayfront puts developers in hot seat | HeraldTribune.com Good news last. Their animal rescue program has a new boat: Mote Marine buys new boat for animal strandings program
Mote is currently caring for a boat struck Loggerhead Turtle. She had a piece of debris sticking out of her shell but it fell out before she made it to the Turtle hospital. She is doing well. Sea turtle saved by Coast Guard, treated by Mote Archive Anna Maria Island News - The Anna Maria Islander "The Award Winning & Best News on Anna Maria Island, FL Since 1992" Also, an potentially invasive Pacu has been caught in a creek near Mote. Pacu, piranha's larger cousin, caught in Sarasota | HeraldTribune.com
For previous news items about Mote, check out this thread too: http://www.zoochat.com/22/mote-aquarium-news-290467/
Huh, I never noticed that. I would have expected a thread on this place to be under the Mote subheading and I never saw it.
Yeah, I forgot to place it under the Mote subforum. This thread could be the news thread since this is under the actual Mote forum.
Two of the Great White Sharks that Mote tagged last summer may be pregnant. This is significant because it could potentially provide more clues as to where the Great Whites go to give birth or at least gestate. Katharine the great white shark pregnant? She's been hanging around the warm waters of South Florida - wptv.com
Red tide bloom heading south from Hernando Researchers from Mote are heading out Thursday to study a red tide bloom that has formed off the coast of Florida. They want to know what is going on beneath the surface.
Dolphin caught in lake near Everglades City rescued Mote recently participated in the rescue/release of a dolphin that was caught in a lake. The whole operation seems to have been very hairy, the lake was very shallow and there was a gator in the pen that they used to catch the dolphin. It was determined to be only out of habitat and was released later that day after being fitted with a satellite tag.
Another rescue, this time on a dolphin who might have otherwise lost its tail to a fishing gear entanglement. Dolphin swims free after Mote and others help rescue | Longboat Key News
Mote is selling its caviar business to a group that wants to move the Aquarium downtown. UPDATE: Mote selling caviar, sturgeon business | HeraldTribune.com What is so wonderful about caviar anyway? Also two Loggerhead Turtles were released, in conjunction with the Sarasota Police. http://www.wfla.com/story/27293410/...arine-release-rescued-baby-loggerhead-turtles An article from the New York Times about a coral transplant Mote was involved in. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/25/science/a-lifesaving-transplant-for-coral-reefs.html?_r=0 The Lab's founder has won an award from a group I will admit I am unfamiliar with. http://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/clark102814.aspx And finally a red tide study. http://www.starfl.com/news/local-news/5-year-study-unlocks-some-red-tide-mysteries-1.403701
Second generation Caribbean pygmy octopuses hatched at Mote ! : Second generation of octopuses born at Mote Marine Aquarium
A Celebration of the Life of Mote Founder Eugenie Clark is being planned for May 4, her birthday. She died February 25, 2015. Mote Marine announces plans for a celebration honoring Dr. Eugenie Clark - Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7: News
In February, Moonshine, the male Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, died. Mote no longer has any dolphins on exhibit right now. Resident dolphin at Mote Marine Laboratory dies Mote is also currently featuring a temporary exhibit called "Oh Baby!", which features baby sea creatures. Sarasota's Mote Aquarium exhibit features baby sea creatures - WFLA News Channel 8
What appears to be a Bottlenose Dolphin has been rescued after being found on its side on a sand bar on the east side of Tampa Bay. It has vocalized and shown some interest in fish, however its condition remains critical. He has been nicknamed "Feeny" and weighs 285 pounds. He is an adult male. Dolphin found stranded on sandbar in Tampa Bay remains critical | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
Stranded dolphin being treated at Mote dies | HeraldTribune.com Sadly, Feeny died. Guess I can't be too surprised, he was quite sick.
Several interesting pieces of news. First, an article on research on deep sea chemistry and the carbon cycle by a Mote Researcher: Greenhouse gas can escape the deep ocean in surprising way, new study says A temporary exhibit featuring three orphaned NARO is set to open February 26th: Mote sets date for otter exhibit | Longboat Key | Your Observer Mote has honored its longest serving volunteer: Mote thanks longest serving volunteer | Longboat Key News And they have hired a new chief development officer: Mote hires chief development officer | HeraldTribune.com
A stranded baby Sperm Whale "Bubba" was euthanized after it was determined that he had no chance of survival: The sad tale of Bubba the baby whale
MOTE's Tweet today: Mote Marine Lab @MoteMarineLab 15h15 hours ago We’ve got a secret and we just can’t keep it any longer! Take it from us, you'll want to tune in to Mote's Facebook page at 10:20 a.m. EST this Thursday, February 8 for a special Facebook Live announcement. http://www.facebook.com/motemarinelab
Lived up to the hype: they're building a new aquarium on mainland Sarasota County. Oceans For All | Science Education Aquarium | Mote Marine Looks like it will be pretty cool, and they promise a lot of focus on education, science, and research.
