Thousands of sea turtles nest (lay eggs) each year on southwest Florida beaches. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium scientists study and tag these endangered and threatened species to help protect ...

The result was the chickee. Chickees create a comfortable environment by reducing radiant heat and promoting airflow. The thatched palm roof has a high pitch and hangs low to keep inhabitants out ...

A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, April 25th at Mote Marine Aquarium please visit www.frederickderrlifecelebration.com for more information.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Trump administration is planning to fine migrants up to $998 a day if they fail to leave after being put under deportation orders, according to a report from Reuters.

SLEEPY EYE, Minn. (WFLA)— A semi-trailer was split in half by a train on Friday as it attempted to turn into a business. On April 4, a 1996 International Harvester semi tractor-trailer driven by ...

Today, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s 39th Annual Run for the Turtles welcomed nearly 1,100 runners to Siesta Key Beach and virtual tracks around the globe. Participants took part in the 1-mile ...

The project was funded through the Seagrass Restoration Technology Development Initiative administered by Mote Marine Laboratory and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and ...

It was devastating," said Short. "Some of our employees and people tears were shed when they saw what wasn’t there." At the end where a grill, bait shop and the Mote Marine Education Center sit had ...

Vittum will be teaching people about the more than 20 marine animals in the 200-gallon tank ... To view the hours of operation of Shaw Institute’s new Aquarium, click here.

On the stakes, volunteers indicate information like the species of turtle, address, a date code given by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, the zone and whether the Mote is monitoring the nest.

Runs through April 6. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosts its annual 5K and 1-mile races to support sea turtles at Siesta Beach. The 1-mile fun run begins at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K begins at 8 a ...

All photos credit: Noam Bedein Nestled in the heart of Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium stands as Canada’s largest and most prestigious marine research facility, setting an exceptional ...