Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began in 1955 as a small lab in southwest Florida. Today we lead marine research and education around the world, based at multiple campuses that span the Sunshine ...

Situated in the heart of the Lower Keys and only 24 miles from Key West, Mote Marine Laboratory’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) is a fully equipped ...

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 ...

Purchase your tickets in advance and dive into savings! Plan Ahead Pricing allows guests to visit on the date that best accommodates their budget and schedule. Guests who purchase tickets at least 30 ...

Thousands of sea turtles nest (lay eggs) each year on southwest Florida beaches. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium scientists study and tag these endangered and threatened species to help protect ...

Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) has documented sea turtle activities and the status of shoreline habitat along 35 miles of coastline since 1982. This area ...

Guests gather under shady oaks for a delicious and inspiring experience at Mote Aquaculture Research Park. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly ...

Nurse sharks are mostly nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Nurse sharks hang out on the ocean floor, hiding in the sand and preying on any bottom dwelling creatures that ...

Mote offers a variety of internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Please visit the pages below for additional details and the application process for each program. Students may apply to ...

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These fish only live for around two years. These fish are native to Florida and can be found in shaded, highly vegetated habitats along the eastern and western coasts of the United States. Bluefin ...

At night, spot prawns swim to more shallow depths to eat and mate before returning to deeper depths for the day. Females of this species are typically larger in size. They can grow up to 10.5 inches ...