Journey into the ocean and explore incredible habitats, from sun-soaked coastal shores to the vast, mysterious deep sea. Join educators and special guests as we discover the animals, ecosystems, and … ...

GPOs have special skin cells called chromatophores that help them change colors to blend in with their surrounding environment. GPOs live in water as deep as 4,900 feet (1,500 meters), and ...

Both males and females of this species typically die after spawning and brooding offspring. Found in coral reef communities, rubble and sandy bottom habitats, these octopuses live in the western ...

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Tickets for Mote Science Education Aquarium are selling quickly. To guarantee entry, purchase general admission or reserve member tickets online. Mote SEA is at 225 University Town Center Drive, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium recently completed the largest single snook release in the history of its fisheries enhancement program, deploying 28,000 juvenile fish across strategic estuaries in ...

The Mote family is absolutely heartbroken to share that yesterday, April 29, our beloved resident manatee, Hugh, passed away unexpectedly. After Hugh showed a change in his behavior earlier in the day ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is excited to share the latest milestone in the process of opening the Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Mote’s long-standing plan in ...