Six students from Booker High School conducted independent research on climate change and ocean acidification — major threats to coral reef ecosystems — through a science education program launched this summer in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium recently received a grant for $123,000 from the Sara Roberts Foundation to support rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals. The funds will provide operating support for Mote’s hospitals for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

PHOTOS: World Oceans Day Makes Waves at Mote • Sunday: Father's Day Special at Mote • Wells Fargo Awards Research Grant to Mote

Saturday Photo Op: World Oceans Day • Florida Takes Sustainable Seafood to 38th Annual NOAA Fish Fry in Washington D.C. • A Full House for Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital

In honor of Memorial Day, Mote Marine Laboratory's research and administration offices will be closed Monday, May 27. The Aquarium at Mote is open 365 days per year, including Memorial Day and all other holidays, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway in Sarasota.

Mote Marine Laboratory has received a $150,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to establish the first center for electronic monitoring of commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico — a first step toward gathering more scientifically sound data to inform fisheries management Gulf-wide.

New President Takes Helm at Mote • World Oceans Day June 8 • Mote Honored by The Patterson Foundation for EdExploreSRQ Program • Be Vigilant for Marine Life During Boating Season

Dr. Michael P. Crosby officially assumed the leadership of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium today, May 16, 2013. 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.