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 ...

Plan Ahead Pricing allows guests to visit on the date that best accommodates their budget and schedule. Guests who purchase tickets at least 60 days before their visit date receive the best value. How ...

Sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1972 and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has further protections in place. In southwest Florida, sea turtle ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Win a symbolic sea turtle nest adoption by predicting the species, date, and location of the first sea turtle nest laid on our local beaches. Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Mote Marine ...

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 ...