The first local sea turtle nest of the year was found today, April 30, and reported to Mote Marine Laboratory, which tomorrow will begin its 32^nd year monitoring nesting along 35 miles of local beaches.

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 noon and 2 p.m. next Wednesday, April 24, through Monday, April 29, before this limited-time exhibit concludes on May 1.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Surprise Honor for Mote President at Record-Setting Volunteer Ceremony • Sunday: Fundraiser for Mote in Key West •
April 17: Wine Tasting for Our Oceans at Harry’s on Longboat Key • Special Lectures this Month in Charlotte Harbor

The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory was granted its third accreditation in a row by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers hit the beach to help endangered and threatened sea turtles during Mote’s 27th Run for the Turtles today, April 6, on Siesta Public Beach