Mote Marine Laboratory

Environment

As Shark Encounters Become More Common, Florida Wildlife Officials Research Their Behavior

Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
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One conservationist said the interaction problem is with humans, not the rebounding shark population.
Florida Matters 2019 In Review: Honey Bees, Coral Reefs, And The Environment

Christy Oshana
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This week on Florida Matters, we share some of our favorite discussions about plants, animals and environmental challenges facing our state.We look back…
Florida Matters

Florida Matters 2019 In Review: Honey Bees, Coral Reefs, And The Environment

Christy Oshana
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This week on Florida Matters, we share some of our favorite discussions about plants, animals and environmental challenges facing our state.We look back…
Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

Stephanie Colombini
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Florida's coral reefs are in trouble. Scientists say they've been declining for decades.But researchers have very recently come up with some exciting…
Florida Matters

Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

Stephanie Colombini
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Florida's coral reefs are in trouble. Scientists say they've been declining for decades.But researchers have very recently come up with some exciting…
Environment

Sea Turtle Patrol Starts Early On Sarasota Area Beaches

Cathy Carter
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By Cathy CarterIt's just after sunrise on Sarasota's Lido Beach and the start of sea turtle patrol for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Senior…
Environment

Senate Moves Forward With Red Tide Research

A Senate panel moved forward Tuesday with a proposal that would direct $3 million a year to a red-tide research initiative between the state and...
Environment

FGCU and Mote Team Up on Water Research

Rachel Iacovone
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Florida Gulf Coast University announced its first partnership for its new Water School on Thursday.
Local / State

Mote Expands Land Request For New Aquarium

Jeslyn Santiago
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Mote Marine Laboratory is working with Sarasota County to lease, and eventually own, 27 acres of land for a new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park. In…
Environment

Investigation Continues As Dolphin Deaths Rise

Jeslyn Santiago
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The federal government, with the help of Mote Marine Laboratory, is continuing to investigate a significant spike in dolphin deaths in the Gulf of Mexico…
Environment

2 Pygmy Killer Whales Die A Week After Beaching Off Sand Key

Associated Press
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Officials say two pygmy killer whales have died a week after being found distressed in shallow waters off Sand Key.Mote Marine Laboratory spokeswoman…
Environment

Dogged By Red Tide, Researchers Say More Funding Needed

Susan Giles Wantuck
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It's been a long time since Florida's Gulf Coast has seen a red tide outbreak this severe.Millions of tons of dead fish have washed ashore in Manatee and…

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