As part of Mote’s International Coral Gene Bank, the Mesophotic Octocoral Facility focuses on low-light octocorals from the Gulf of Mexico. The lab’s primary work centers on the reproduction and ...

The Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative is a partnership between Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) that ...

March 19 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ...

Drop in for hands-on, dive-in, science fun! Held on select dates throughout the year, each session features a different quick activity or mini-exploration led by Mote educators that is perfect for ...

The oceans are our passion. Marine science is our mission. As an independent, nonprofit institution with 38 programs and centers in our global research enterprise, Mote champions conservation and the ...

Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began in 1955 as a small lab in southwest Florida. Today we lead marine research and education around the world, based at multiple campuses that span the Sunshine ...

Discover the cutting-edge coral reef science and restoration led by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists at our campuses throughout the Florida Keys. Learn more about public and private tours, ...

Mote’s Coral Restoration Program focuses on large-scale propagation of corals in a land-based nursery to support ongoing research and restoration. Most of the work conducted by interns at the ...

Yellow stingrays grow up to 26 inches (66 centimeters) long. In the western Atlantic Ocean, these ray can be found in shallow sandy or muddy habitats, burying themselves to hide from predators. Yellow ...

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have published new research demonstrating that an electronic pulse device (EPD) can effectively deter and delay sharks from taking fish off fishing lines — a ...