Tour Our Florida Keys Facilities

Discover the cutting-edge coral reef science and restoration led by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists by taking a public tour of our campuses throughout the Florida Keys.

We conduct public tours at each of Mote’s three campuses in the Keys. Each public tour is limited to 12 participants, so please reserve your complimentary ticket in advance to ensure your spot. While public tours are free, donations are encouraged and appreciated, as Mote is a nonprofit dedicated to the ocean’s future.

Public Tours

Reserve your complimentary ticket:

Summerland Key

Islamorada

Key Largo

For questions or more information, please contact: keysinfo@mote.org or (305) 745-2729.

Locations

 

A laboratory space in Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3)

Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3)

Mote’s main campus in the Florida Keys, located on Summerland Key

Tours conducted weekly on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. 

IC2R3 is located at 24244 Overseas Highway, in Summerland Key, FL 33042.

 

Coral growing systems with staghorn corals at Mote's Islamorada Coral Nursery
Coral growing systems at Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery

Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery

Tours conducted weekly on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 

The Islamorada Coral Nursery is located on the property of Bud n’ Mary’s Marina, 79891 Overseas Highway (US Hwy 1) in Islamorada, Florida 33036. Find our nursery on the waterfront at the northeast corner of the Bud n’ Mary’s property.

 

Staghorn corals being grown at Mote's Key Largo Coral Nursery
Staghorn corals being grown at Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery

Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery

Tours conducted weekly on Mondays at 3 p.m., Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. 

The Key Largo Coral Nursery is located on the property of Reefhouse Resort & Marina, 103800 Overseas Highway (US Hwy 1) in Key Largo, Florida 33037. Find our nursery behind the Reefhouse Resort conference center.