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wensleydale

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I was thinking there could be a general thread on what goes on at Mote. They always seem to have the most interesting things going on there. Because the Aquarium and the other parts of the lab such as the Dolphin Hospital seem to be intertwined (not that that's necessarily a bad time given their research and education focus) this could be a place to report any old thing that happens that is significant.

Sadly, one of Sarasota Bay's oldest Dolphins seems to have died after a nasty encounter with fishing gear. Sadly fishing gear deaths seem to run in the family:

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium asking locals to watch out for wildlife in light of dolphin's death | Local News | Bradenton Herald

Also, one of their oldest and most devoted volunteers died:

Mote Marine Lab's long-time 'Bone Lady' passes away - South Dade News Leader: News

There is also some kind of hubbub about a waterfront proposal:

Leaked plan for bayfront puts developers in hot seat | HeraldTribune.com

Good news last. Their animal rescue program has a new boat:):

Mote Marine buys new boat for animal strandings program
 
Mote is currently caring for a boat struck Loggerhead Turtle. She had a piece of debris sticking out of her shell but it fell out before she made it to the Turtle hospital. She is doing well.

Sea turtle saved by Coast Guard, treated by Mote Archive Anna Maria Island News - The Anna Maria Islander "The Award Winning & Best News on Anna Maria Island, FL Since 1992"

Also, an potentially invasive Pacu has been caught in a creek near Mote.

Pacu, piranha's larger cousin, caught in Sarasota | HeraldTribune.com
 
Huh, I never noticed that. I would have expected a thread on this place to be under the Mote subheading and I never saw it.
 
wensleydale said:
Huh, I never noticed that. I would have expected a thread on this place to be under the Mote subheading and I never saw it.
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Yeah, I forgot to place it under the Mote subforum. This thread could be the news thread since this is under the actual Mote forum.
 
Dolphin caught in lake near Everglades City rescued

Mote recently participated in the rescue/release of a dolphin that was caught in a lake. The whole operation seems to have been very hairy, the lake was very shallow and there was a gator in the pen that they used to catch the dolphin. It was determined to be only out of habitat and was released later that day after being fitted with a satellite tag.
 
Mote is selling its caviar business to a group that wants to move the Aquarium downtown.

UPDATE: Mote selling caviar, sturgeon business | HeraldTribune.com

What is so wonderful about caviar anyway?

Also two Loggerhead Turtles were released, in conjunction with the Sarasota Police.

http://www.wfla.com/story/27293410/...arine-release-rescued-baby-loggerhead-turtles

An article from the New York Times about a coral transplant Mote was involved in.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/25/science/a-lifesaving-transplant-for-coral-reefs.html?_r=0

The Lab's founder has won an award from a group I will admit I am unfamiliar with.

http://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/clark102814.aspx

And finally a red tide study.

http://www.starfl.com/news/local-news/5-year-study-unlocks-some-red-tide-mysteries-1.403701
 
Several interesting pieces of news.

First, an article on research on deep sea chemistry and the carbon cycle by a Mote Researcher:

Greenhouse gas can escape the deep ocean in surprising way, new study says

A temporary exhibit featuring three orphaned NARO is set to open February 26th:

Mote sets date for otter exhibit | Longboat Key | Your Observer

Mote has honored its longest serving volunteer:

Mote thanks longest serving volunteer | Longboat Key News

And they have hired a new chief development officer:

Mote hires chief development officer | HeraldTribune.com
 
MOTE's Tweet today:

Mote Marine Lab‏ @MoteMarineLab 15h15 hours ago
We’ve got a secret and we just can’t keep it any longer! Take it from us, you'll want to tune in to Mote's Facebook page at 10:20 a.m. EST this Thursday, February 8 for a special Facebook Live announcement. http://www.facebook.com/motemarinelab

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Zooplantman said:
MOTE's Tweet today:

Mote Marine Lab‏ @MoteMarineLab 15h15 hours ago
We’ve got a secret and we just can’t keep it any longer! Take it from us, you'll want to tune in to Mote's Facebook page at 10:20 a.m. EST this Thursday, February 8 for a special Facebook Live announcement. http://www.facebook.com/motemarinelab
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Lived up to the hype: they're building a new aquarium on mainland Sarasota County.

Oceans For All | Science Education Aquarium | Mote Marine

Looks like it will be pretty cool, and they promise a lot of focus on education, science, and research.
 
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