These corals only spawn once a year. Using its polyp tentacles, finger coral catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by. They also have a special algae—called zooxanthellae– in their tissues ...

These corals will extend their tentacles during the day and retract them at night. Using its tiny polyp tentacles, these corals will catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by. They also ...

Females and males of this species travel in separate groups when migrating to cooler waters. Sandbar sharks are gray-brown in color with relatively large dorsal fins and long pectoral fins.

This species has been known to eat their own kind. Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific region but have been traveling to non-native waters in recent years. They can be found in bays, estuaries, ...

Olive rockfish can grow up to 24 inches (61 centimeters) long. Olive rockfish have an elongated, greenish-gray dorsal side adorned with yellow spots, while their fins and tail stand out in a vibrant ...

Florida pompano can swim up to 230 feet (70 meters) deep. In the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Florida pompano can be found near coastlines, coral reefs, estuaries, and other sandy ...

Peppermint shrimp spawn every 10-14 days. Among coral communities and rocky areas with plenty of hiding spaces, peppermint shrimp exist in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

Meet us at Mote to explore exciting aspects of Mote Aquarium, Mote research and Sarasota Bay. Each month is a unique theme offered to three different age levels, 6-9, 10-14 and 6-14 to accommodate ...

The Marine STEM Education research program is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in STEM fields for diverse groups, advancing evidence-based practices to enhance STEM education, and ...

Mote Marine Laboratory is excited to announce that three promising red tide mitigation technologies have completed rigorous laboratory testing and received regulatory approvals to begin the field ...

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 ...

Zebra perches can swim up to 49 feet (15 meters) deep. Zebra perches can be found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, often traveling in schools or inhabiting shallow reef environments. Zebra perches have ...