These fish live and travel in groups of up to 30 individuals. Throughout most of the Indo-Pacific, whitetail damselfish can be found among branching coral habitats that provide them plentiful hiding ...

This species was first recorded in 1868. Usually found in seagrass beds, coral reef communities and estuaries, shortfin pipefish exist in the Gulf of America, Caribbean Sea and along Florida's ...

Garden eels coat their burrows with mucous from their bodies to stabilize their holes and prevent collapse. Splendid garden eels catch and eat zooplankton floating in the water column by sticking ...

When rain falls in Florida and flows down to the sea, what amazing animals will it meet along the way? Manatees, otters, an alligator snapping turtle, a gopher tortoise and other iconic Florida ...

Explore our Gulf Coast waters and enjoy some of the biggest wow moments at Mote SEA. On the Gulf observation deck on the second floor, turn the pages of an enchanted book on the adventures of Mote’s ...

Mote scientists study the oceans around the world. Follow us to Indo-Pacific waters and meet stunning reef sharks, colorful corals, and touchable sea stars, anemones and more. Be prepared for exciting ...

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, ...

The Marine Science & Technology Digital Hub at Mote Science Education Aquarium is your portal to unique library & educational resources including teaching curricula, scientific publications, ...

Every ocean explorer needs to take a break now and then. Check out these refreshing stops on your journey through Mote SEA!

Designed to spark curiosity and imagination, our three student-centered learning spaces bring decades of Mote research to life through exploration and discovery. Students won’t just learn about ...

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is proud to partner with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support environmental education and sustainability. With a gift by NextEra Energy Foundation, a ...

November 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ...