Oceanic Evening is Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s signature black-tie gala—an elegant and inspiring night dedicated to ocean conservation and discovery. Guests enjoy world-class dining, cocktails ...

Mote Marine Laboratory is excited to announce that its Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented the first local turtle activity of the 2026 season! On Monday, April 27, STCRP’s ...

In this species, females outnumber the males when traveling in schools. Bright orange in color, McCosker’s flashlight wrasses have yellow near the bottom of their bodies and near the front of their ...

Get updates on local marine wildlife and coastal conditions from Mote scientists focused on Florida waters and beyond. Discover how to protect marine life and report unusual events to Mote and our ...

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Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have restored more than 216,000 corals to Florida’s Coral Reef—an exciting milestone. Starting in 2020, several of our restored corals spawned, engaging in sexual ...

Females of this species are slightly larger than their male counterparts. They can grow to 2.05 inches (5.2 centimeters) long. The sailfin molly can live in fresh, brackish or salt water environments.

Join us at Mote SEA for hands-on ocean science for kids and families! Drop in for quick, educator-led activities with new themes daily. Perfect for curious young explorers.

Sand tiger sharks can grow up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, with an average length of 12 feet (3.7 meters). They can weigh up to 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms), but weigh around 240 pounds (108.9 ...

Please join us for an evening beneath the mesmerizing glow of the ocean, where the vibrant energy of the Southern Hemisphere comes alive at Mote SEA. Inspired by our charismatic Chilean Humboldt ...

This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with separate male and female colonies. Using its polyp tentacles, crescent corals catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by. They also have a ...

These fish experience distinct pairing when reproducing, meaning they take one partner for the season. In the Indo-Pacific, Hoeven's wrasses can be found near shallow coral reefs and rocky areas.