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 … ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hear true stories of marine research! The “Two Sea Fans” podcast, which aired between January 5, 2017, and September 15, 2021, featured fun and educational conversations between Mote Marine Laboratory ...

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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This species was first discovered in 1829. Often seen near inshore waters and sandy beaches, round scad can be found in the Atlantic ocean. Round scad have small, silvery-blue bodies with bright ...

Mote Marine Laboratory is excited to announce that its Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented the first local turtle activity of the 2026 season! On Monday, April 27, STCRP’s ...