Manatees need our help to survive. These iconic animals face significant threats including boat strikes, red tides, the loss of seagrass and warm-water refuges, and more. Mote Marine Laboratory ...

Despite more than a decade of international efforts to curb the trade of threatened shark species, new research led by scientists from Florida International University and Dr. Demian Chapman, project ...

Join us as Mote brings its popular lecture series to Venice, Florida. Hear Mote scientists share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork. These lectures take place on select dates in November ...

« Deep SEA Fish, Fun and Fright Islamorada SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program » ...

Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to ...

Mote’s Mangrove to Reef Exhibit at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center immerses visitors in the fascinating connections among Florida Keys ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.

These sea stars are able to evert their stomachs to grab hard-to-reach food. On average, these sea stars can grow to have an arm radius around 3.5 inches (9 centimeters) in length. On North America's ...

To create a network of coral conservation organizations and experts in support of a global coral biobank for coral restoration and research purposes achieved through standardized methods to collect ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to share the rebuilding of its ADA-compliant floating education platform on City Island, thanks to a generous grant from the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund ...

July 6, 2025, was our final day of general-admission ticket sales at Mote Aquarium on City Island, Sarasota. Now, our Aquarium team is focused on preparing for the opening of Mote Science Education ...

These immersive experiences take you beyond the public exhibits and into the heart of Mote’s mission. Guided by professional Mote educators, you will explore insider access areas to discover the ...

At Mote SEA, Science is the Attraction! Visitors can glimpse science in action through windows into our five STEM Workforce Development Labs on the second and third floors: the Aquaculture Lab, ...