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This species was first recorded in 1907. Blackblotch foxface can be found inhabiting coral reef dense areas, lagoons, and outer reefs in the western Pacific. Blackblotch foxfaces have venomous spines ...

Oceanic Evening is Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s signature black-tie gala—an elegant and inspiring night dedicated to ocean conservation and discovery. Guests enjoy world-class dining, cocktails ...

Celebrate the 104th birthday of Dr. Eugenie Clark — The Shark Lady on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT). Join us for a one-hour lecture … ...

Females of this species are slightly larger than their male counterparts. They can grow to 2.05 inches (5.2 centimeters) long. The sailfin molly can live in fresh, brackish or salt water environments.

This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with separate male and female colonies. Using its polyp tentacles, crescent corals catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by. They also have a ...

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 ...

Sand tiger sharks can grow up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, with an average length of 12 feet (3.7 meters). They can weigh up to 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms), but weigh around 240 pounds (108.9 ...