Tag: Mote Marine Laboratory

Time to catch some feline fish! Mote to hold Lionfish Derby

■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the fourth annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, which invites scuba divers to compete for more than $3,500 in cash prizes...

Mote’s tarpon tagging kicks off for 2017 in Charlotte Harbor

■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM Dr. James Locascio conducts tarpon tagging in Charlotte Harbor off of Punta Gorda with Rick, Gary and Bob on the evening of Tuesday, May 16th, 2017. A...

Memorial Day weekend marine life reminder

■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM The sun is out, the weather is warm, and it is the perfect time of year for boating in Southwest Florida’s coastal waters. Mote Marine Laboratory...

The red tide challenge: Anonymous donor pledges $100,000 to matching research fund

March 3, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT. On Thursday, Feb. 23 Dr. Michael P. Crosby, president & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, announced that an anonymous challenge donation of $100,000 has been made to support Mote...

Mote CEO updates island crowd on research projects, promotes upcoming event

February 10, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN. Passion. Partnership. Philanthropy. Those are the three words Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, said determine the success of the organization when...

Java and Goliath groupers: Have coffee with a Mote scientist on January 11

January 6, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’re interested in learning more about goliath grouper and how they rely on the health of our water, you’ll want to attend a seminar on the island next Wednesday, Jan. 11. Dr....

The sad tale of Bubba the baby whale

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) notified Mote Marine Laboratory scientists of a stranded, 19-foot-long sperm whale in the...

Red tide comes to Boca Grande beach

September 30, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness

■ BY SUE ERWIN Coughing, sneezing and runny noses were common annoyances for islanders this week, after thousands of dead fish washed up on Charlotte County beaches. The irritations were the result...

Respect turtle nests this holiday weekend

July 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association would like to remind everyone to be cautious this Fourth of July weekend regarding the sea turtle nests and potential hatchlings on the beach. Fireworks...

Mote scientists seek volunteers for tarpon-tagging program

June 24, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The adrenaline rush and excitement of tarpon fishing arguably make it one of the most sought-after recreational activities among sport-fishing enthusiasts. Because of its strength and...