Tag: Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota

Author Hampton Boney to hold book signing

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Hampton Boney, a first-grade student at The Island School in Boca Grande, recently had his first book published, and he will soon have an official book signing under his belt. His book,“500-Pound...

As stone crab season begins many wonder … are those crabs safe to eat?

October 19, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s officially stone crab season, and Dr. Phil Gravinese, a scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, said early testing has revealed catches close to shore have not been great. “Decomposing...

Sea turtle season draws to a close with just more than 800 nests

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ BY SUE ERWIN With just a few scattered nests left on the island, sea turtle nests are diminishing daily as the last sets of hatchlings continue to make their way to the water. The official end...