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Hayley Rutger

The New Mote

Inside the New Mote SEA

Mote’s brand-new Science and Education Aquarium (SEA) rises at Nathan Benderson Park.

12/02/2025 By Megan McDonald

Heroes on the Half Shell

Mote Reports Record Sea Turtle Nesting Numbers for 2025

This year saw more 1,366 more sea turtle nests on local beaches than last year, including some incubating into November.

11/24/2025 By Staff

Turtle Power

Mote Releases Two Loggerhead Sea Turtles Following Rehabilitation for Red Tide Toxicity

"Grimm" and "Monique" were rescued earlier this year off Sanibel Island and Siesta Key, respectively.

04/23/2025 By Staff

Just Keep Swimming

Mote Is Nursing 22 Cold-Stunned Juvenile Green Sea Turtles Back to Health

Cold-stunning occurs when turtles become lethargic due to rapidly dropping water temperatures.

01/31/2025 By Staff

Just Keep Swimming

Mote Aquarium Will Reopen Tomorrow—and Introduce Lou, a New Manatee, to the Public

After eight weeks of closure due to the back-to-back hurricanes, Mote will open its City Island aquarium tomorrow at 9 a.m.

11/21/2024 By Megan McDonald

Improving Sarasota Bay

Scientists Seek to Plant Fish-Friendly, Shoreline Greenery at No Cost to You

It's a project of the Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum.

03/20/2018 With Hayley Rutger

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