Mote Marine Laboratory has received $250,000 from the state of Florida to support its Strategic Snook Stock Enhancement Initiative, just weeks after releasing a record number of juvenile snook into Sarasota waters.
State Rep. Danny Nix presented the check to Mote on July 21, calling the program an investment in Florida’s environmental and cultural heritage.
“Florida’s future depends on how well we protect what makes our way of life so special — our waters, our wildlife, and our heritage,” Nix said. “Mote Marine Laboratory is leading the way with science and innovation, and I’m proud to support their mission.”…