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Mangroves help shield our coastlines from damage caused by storms. Black mangroves are native coastal plants. Despite its name, black mangroves have green leaves that are long and slender in shape.

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 ...

The blackfin tuna is a schooling species, and often form large, mixed schools with skipjack tuna. They are a popular recreationally fished species in Florida. Blackfin tuna are one of the smaller tuna ...

The common octopus grows to be anywhere from 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) in size. Found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters, these can be spotted world-wide. It prefers to stay in coastal ...

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 ...

Bonnethead sharks feed primarily on mollusks, small fishes, crabs and shrimp. Bonnethead sharks live in the warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and off the Pacific ...

Southern stingrays visit "cleaning stations" where bluehead wrasses and Spanish hogfish eat parasites and clean mucus from the ray's body. Females are usually larger than males, and can grow up to 6.5 ...

Tropical Storm Debby’s recent passage through the Gulf of Mexico had a significant ecological impact on Sarasota Bay and the associated coastal environment. However, the question remains as to whether ...

Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala reaching over 500 individuals in our community. During this annual event, Mote shares its mission to conduct world-class research, conserve our ...

Common snook are protandric hermaphrodites- they change sex from male to female after they mature. Common snook grow much larger than other snook species, reaching up to 48 inches in length and ...

Dusky pipefish mate with multiple partners in their lifetime. Dusky pipefish have long and slender bodies. They’re born a bright yellow color and darken into a brownish-green as they grow. When ...