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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

  • Research

    We advance marine science worldwide

    The oceans are our passion. Marine science is our mission. As an independent, nonprofit institution with 38 programs and centers in our global research enterprise, Mote champions conservation and the sustainable use of the oceans that sustain us all.

    Research Programs
    Divers carefully plant staghorn coral fragments on a barren patch of sea bed to regenerate the reef
  • Aquarium

    Mote SEA opens Oct. 8!

    The new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, opens to the public on October 8, 2025! Get ready to discover why Science is the Attraction!

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    A sea nettle jelly in the Indo-Pacific habitat of Mote SEA.
  • Education

    Deepen your curiosity

    People of all ages can dive into the world of marine science with Mote's education programs. Join us in Sarasota or the Florida Keys or tune in for a virtual program from anywhere in the world!

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Mote's 'Genie' glider returns from a 15-day red tide mission in the Gulf of Mexico
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Guardians of the Sea

We advance marine science and education leading to new discoveries, revitalization, sustainability and greater public understanding of our oceans.

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Plan your visit: Mote SEA opens Oct. 8!

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A blacktip reef shark swims in the Indo-Pacific gallery at Mote Science Education Aquarium.

Mote Marine Laboratory Receives Federal Designation as a Secondary Care Rehabilitation Facility for Rescued Manatees...

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Mote and Partners Conduct First-of-its-Kind Red Tide Mitigation Field Test During an Active Bloom

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Mote Doubles Program Record with 28,000 Snook Released to Support Florida Fisheries

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Mote Marine Laboratory Leads Seagrass Restoration Efforts After Florida Legislature Establishes the Seagrass Restoration...

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Mote Announces Grand Opening Date for Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

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Sarasota, FL 34236

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