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 ...

Mote has continued to strongly believe that it is in the best interest of its resident manatee born at Miami Seaquarium, named Buffett, to have manatee companionship, and we’re pleased that the U.S.

Mangroves help shield our coastlines from damage caused by storms. Black mangroves are native coastal plants. Despite its name, black mangroves have green leaves that are long and slender in shape.

Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to support an ...

In a remarkable advancement for coral conservation, Mote Marine Laboratory has successfully achieved the spawning of Eusmilia fastigiata, commonly known as smooth flower coral, with parent colonies ...

Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...

The common octopus grows to be anywhere from 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) in size. Found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters, these can be spotted world-wide. It prefers to stay in coastal ...

The blackfin tuna is a schooling species, and often form large, mixed schools with skipjack tuna. They are a popular recreationally fished species in Florida. Blackfin tuna are one of the smaller tuna ...

Hear true stories of marine research! The “Two Sea Fans” podcast, which aired between January 5, 2017, and September 15, 2021, featured fun and educational conversations between Mote Marine Laboratory ...

Southern stingrays visit "cleaning stations" where bluehead wrasses and Spanish hogfish eat parasites and clean mucus from the ray's body. Females are usually larger than males, and can grow up to 6.5 ...

Tropical Storm Debby’s recent passage through the Gulf of Mexico had a significant ecological impact on Sarasota Bay and the associated coastal environment. However, the question remains as to whether ...

A triggerfish's dorsal spines function to lock themselves into rocky crevices at night, not allowing predators to pull them out. The first dorsal spine "locks" and the second dorsal spine "triggers" ...