Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to ...

Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to ...

November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm ...

Redbar basslets typically travel in small, loose schools of individuals from their species. In open areas over reefs, drop-offs, and coastal coral reef habitats, these fish can be found in the ...

Giant red sea cucumbers are able to regenerate all parts of their body. Along the Pacific coast of North America, giant red sea cucumbers can be found in sand, cobble, boulders, bedrock and mud ...

For a sea star, these guys are pretty fast, moving up to 40 centimeters a minute. Along the Pacific coast of North America, vermillion sea stars can be found in rocky areas and coral reef habitats.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Crane Point Museum & Nature Center celebrated a major milestone earlier this month, on October 6, 2025: the debut of Mote’s 10th location, the Mote Mangrove to ...

Orange sea cucumbers are sometimes preyed on my sea stars and kelp greenling fish. Along North America's Pacific coast, orange sea cucumbers can be found among cobble substrate, rocky areas and in ...

If these sea stars lose an arm, they are able to regenerate a new one. Along North America's Pacific coast, rainbow sea stars can be found in rocky, sandy and muddy areas. Despite their name, these ...

Mottled sea stars can grow to have a radius of up to 11 inches (28 centimeters) in length. Off of North America's Pacific coast, these sea stars can be found in rocky areas, sandy habitats, on docks ...

Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala. During this annual event, Mote shares its mission to conduct world-class research, conserve our natural resources and promote science education with ...

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 ...