Mote’s Mangrove to Reef Exhibit at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center immerses visitors in the fascinating connections among Florida Keys ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.

Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to ...

December 4 @ 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm ...

Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to ...

November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm ...

Redbar basslets typically travel in small, loose schools of individuals from their species. In open areas over reefs, drop-offs, and coastal coral reef habitats, these fish can be found in the ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Crane Point Museum & Nature Center celebrated a major milestone earlier this month, on October 6, 2025: the debut of Mote’s 10th location, the Mote Mangrove to ...

If these sea stars lose an arm, they are able to regenerate a new one. Along North America's Pacific coast, rainbow sea stars can be found in rocky, sandy and muddy areas. Despite their name, these ...

Mottled sea stars can grow to have a radius of up to 11 inches (28 centimeters) in length. Off of North America's Pacific coast, these sea stars can be found in rocky areas, sandy habitats, on docks ...

Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala. During this annual event, Mote shares its mission to conduct world-class research, conserve our natural resources and promote science education with ...

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 ...

This species of lobster doesn't have large front claws, like American lobster. Adult Caribbean spiny lobsters eat snails, crabs and clams. Young lobsters feed on plankton floating by in the water ...