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Sea turtles have been red at several places. Already in the 1980-ties the Caret sea turtle was bred at Kushimoto ( Japan ) and New Orleans ( USA ).
Chelonia mydas was bred at least at the Miami Sea-aquarium and Waimanalo ( both USA ).
Chelonia mydas was bred at least at the Miami Sea-aquarium and Waimanalo ( both USA ).
What's the scientific name for the "Caret Sea Turtle" as a Google search brings up results for both the Loggerhead and Hawksbill Sea Turtle.
Thanks for the results, btw. I'm surprised there is no SSP for sea turtles.
~Thylo
With Caret sea turtle I ment Caretta caretta, finding English names for reptiles sn´t always easy 
From Mote Aquarium's Facebook-
"Where is Molly the Mollusk?
Molly, The Aquarium at Mote’s giant squid specimen, is making her world premiere as part of a brand-new “Sea Monsters Revealed” exhibit at MOSI in Tampa. The exhibit is the world’s largest show of plastinated sea creatures.
You can visit the exhibit and see Molly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays now through Sept. 2, 2013.
Sea Monsters Revealed tickets are $18.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors (60+) and $12.95 for children (2-12). Guests can add MOSI general exhibits or a documentary IMAX film to their Sea Monsters Revealed ticket for $5 each. (Because of Mote’s reciprocal relationship with MOSI, the $5 general admission fee would be waived for Mote Members during April and May.) mosi Home
Molly’s exhibit was made possible by the Kenneth & Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation."
"Where is Molly the Mollusk?
Molly, The Aquarium at Mote’s giant squid specimen, is making her world premiere as part of a brand-new “Sea Monsters Revealed” exhibit at MOSI in Tampa. The exhibit is the world’s largest show of plastinated sea creatures.
You can visit the exhibit and see Molly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays now through Sept. 2, 2013.
Sea Monsters Revealed tickets are $18.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors (60+) and $12.95 for children (2-12). Guests can add MOSI general exhibits or a documentary IMAX film to their Sea Monsters Revealed ticket for $5 each. (Because of Mote’s reciprocal relationship with MOSI, the $5 general admission fee would be waived for Mote Members during April and May.) mosi Home
Molly’s exhibit was made possible by the Kenneth & Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation."
A juvenile Green Sea Turtle named Rufus Jr. was admitted into the Sea Turtle Hospital on April 1st.
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From the aquarium's Facebook-
"Art and science are teaming up to demystify ocean acidification — a serious threat to marine life and a complex puzzle for both research and public outreach — in the fourth exhibit of “The Art of Marine Science” created through a partnership by Mote Marine Laboratory and Ringling College of Art and Design.
The exhibit, the second in this series to highlight ocean acidification, will run from Wednesday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 23 in The Aquarium at Mote and will feature new educational artworks created by Ringling students during a Mote-led course."
"Art and science are teaming up to demystify ocean acidification — a serious threat to marine life and a complex puzzle for both research and public outreach — in the fourth exhibit of “The Art of Marine Science” created through a partnership by Mote Marine Laboratory and Ringling College of Art and Design.
The exhibit, the second in this series to highlight ocean acidification, will run from Wednesday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 23 in The Aquarium at Mote and will feature new educational artworks created by Ringling students during a Mote-led course."
From the aquarium's Facebook:
"The sea lions are getting their science on! To wrap up the successful exhibit Sea Lions: On The Waters Edge, three Patagonian sea lions will participate in new research that will expand the scientific knowledge of their species during narrated sessions open to visitors in The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.
The public research sessions will take place at 10 a.m. and noon next Tuesday, April 23, through Monday, April 29, before this limited-time exhibit concludes on May 1. These sessions will be added to the current schedule of educational presentations, which take place at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. daily."
"The sea lions are getting their science on! To wrap up the successful exhibit Sea Lions: On The Waters Edge, three Patagonian sea lions will participate in new research that will expand the scientific knowledge of their species during narrated sessions open to visitors in The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.
The public research sessions will take place at 10 a.m. and noon next Tuesday, April 23, through Monday, April 29, before this limited-time exhibit concludes on May 1. These sessions will be added to the current schedule of educational presentations, which take place at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. daily."
Today is the last day the temporary exhibit "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" will be open. Tomorrow the Patagonian Sea Lions leave (they never got the California Sea Lions they were supposed to join the Patagonians.)
From Mote's Facebook-
"Mote Marine Laboratory released a rehabbed sea turtle nicknamed “Fargo II” Monday, May 6 from Lido beach while thanking supporters from Wells Fargo, which recently donated $12,500 to Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
Fargo II was admitted to Mote on March 7 after being found floating and lethargic in an area of Charlotte Harbor affected by Florida red tide, a type of harmful algal bloom. Mote staff provided immediate critical care to the turtle, which was weak, breathing poorly and showing signs of edema, or swelling caused by accumulating fluid - symptoms that may occur due to red tide toxins. The turtle gradually began accepting food and received supplements and iron injections. By late March, Fargo II had improved greatly and caregivers began planning to release the turtle.
We wish Fargo II safe travels!"
"Dr. Michael P. Crosby officially assumed the leadership of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, May 16, 2013, following the nonprofit organization’s annual Board meeting. He is taking the role of President and CEO following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, whose new position will be President Emeritus as he continues to be an advocate and ambassador of the organization, assisting in promoting and developing support for Mote’s world-class research and education programs. Dr. Mahadevan led the organization for 27 years."
"Mote Marine Laboratory released a rehabbed sea turtle nicknamed “Fargo II” Monday, May 6 from Lido beach while thanking supporters from Wells Fargo, which recently donated $12,500 to Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
Fargo II was admitted to Mote on March 7 after being found floating and lethargic in an area of Charlotte Harbor affected by Florida red tide, a type of harmful algal bloom. Mote staff provided immediate critical care to the turtle, which was weak, breathing poorly and showing signs of edema, or swelling caused by accumulating fluid - symptoms that may occur due to red tide toxins. The turtle gradually began accepting food and received supplements and iron injections. By late March, Fargo II had improved greatly and caregivers began planning to release the turtle.
We wish Fargo II safe travels!"
"Dr. Michael P. Crosby officially assumed the leadership of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, May 16, 2013, following the nonprofit organization’s annual Board meeting. He is taking the role of President and CEO following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, whose new position will be President Emeritus as he continues to be an advocate and ambassador of the organization, assisting in promoting and developing support for Mote’s world-class research and education programs. Dr. Mahadevan led the organization for 27 years."
Flamboyant Cuttlefish are now on display.
One sub-adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle named "Tyler" was released into Manatee County waters on June 3rd, and three other sea turtles were released on June 7th.
One sub-adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle named "Tyler" was released into Manatee County waters on June 3rd, and three other sea turtles were released on June 7th.
The latest temporary exhibit, "Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will launch on February 1st, 2014.
Mote Marine Laboratory - The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory Announces New Limited-Time Exhibit
Mote Marine Laboratory - The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory Announces New Limited-Time Exhibit
Octopus hatched at Mote Aquarium :
Tiny Octopi Hatch at Mote Aquarium - ZooBorns
Tiny Octopi Hatch at Mote Aquarium - ZooBorns