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 … ...

Designed for children ages 6–9, though learners of all ages are welcome. Each session includes a blend of LIVE interactive lessons and self-paced online activities and resources. Can’t attend live?

Northern sea nettles are quick reproducers and can multiply at a speedy rate if the resources in their environment allow so. These sea jellies can range from pink and orange to white and yellow. Their ...

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 ...

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Mote SEA’s Aquarium Venue Exploration Hall, a breathtaking 10,000-square-foot space designed to captivate and inspire. Home to a spectacular 400,000-gallon ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’s International Coral Gene Bank (Gene Bank) has recently achieved significant milestones in coral restoration and marine conservation, paving the way for a more promising future ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announces a NEW 24/7 hotline number for reporting distressed, injured or deceased sea turtles, manatees, dolphins or whales in the Sarasota/Manatee region. The new ...