Mote Marine plans to build a new aquatic center at I-75. What is the timeline and the details?
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Mote battles unprecedented threat to Florida’s coral reefs; extinction a threat
Florida’s coral reefs are facing an unprecedented, deadly and rapidly spreading coral disease outbreak — putting them at risk of functional extinction.
Mote to move aquarium to I-75
The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved this year a term sheet for a lease and eventual transfer of public property to Mote Marine Laboratory. The approval is to assist Mote in establishing a new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) on about 12 acres in the Nathan Benderson Park within a rapidly growing nexus for […]
Despite red tide, sea turtle nesting remains strong
Sea turtles laid a near-record number of nests during their 2018 nesting season.
Sarasota County and Mote agree on terms for new Aquarium land; transfer of 12 acres public property in proposal
The approval is to assist Mote in establishing a new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) on about 12 acres in the Nathan Benderson Park, within a rapidly growing nexus for Sarasota and Manatee counties and the broader Southwest Florida region.
White Shark hotspot confirmed
The team, including Mote scientists, discovered a concentration of white sharks, enabling innovative studies.
Resident dumps fish in roadway to protest red tide policy, politics
“To not mention in recent talks and press releases that global warming and climate change are part of the puzzle is simply despicable.”
Three stranded Pygmy whales die
“She repeatedly struggled to swim on her own, showed no interest in food, and was being treated for pneumonia,
parasites known as nasotrema, and gastric issues.”
Residents, Mote react as red tide ravages tourism and marine life
“The excess land-based nurtients flowing into Florida estuaries and coastal waters in stormwater runoff, rivers and creeks exacerbate the growth of harmful algae blooms.”
New sea turtles hit the beach
Longboat Key and Venice see first hatchlings of 2018 Sea Turtle season.