The Stranding Investigations Program provides response provides 24-hour response to sick, injured and deceased marine mammals and sea turtles within the coastal waters of Southwest Florida, mainly in ...

Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) is located at 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. Reserve tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Purchase a membership to visit year ...

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 ...

Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay. All equipment is provided, and each paddle begins with basic kayaking instruction. Mote offers a ...

The Florida Coral Reef Restoration Crab Hatchery Research Center focuses on raising Caribbean king crabs that eat marine algae and can help protect restored coral reefs from algae overgrowth. In short ...

This species was first recorded in 1829. In the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean, yellow goatfish can be found in coral reef communities, rocky areas, submerged vegetation, mangroves and estuaries.

At Mote SEA, science is the attraction, and birthdays are anything but ordinary! Dive into discovery and celebrate your child’s special day in one of our STEM teaching labs, each offering hands-on fun ...

The Coral Health & Disease Research Program conducts work at multiple Mote campuses. The internship below is based at Mote’s International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) in ...

Sensory SEA allows early visits to Mote for a calm, sensory friendly experience geared toward people with autism or other sensory needs.

Join us on Friday, June 19, for a special SEA & Savor evening under the Florida’s Gulf Coast Portal at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA). This unique multi-course dining experience … ...

Grab a coin or other object to use as your game piece. Spin the wheel and move forward by the number of spaces it lands on. If you land on a green space, use Mote’s online animal encyclopedia to ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to announce that the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) will officially open to the public on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. To be among the first to ...