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Join us for a free community festival celebrating Mote's dedication to researching and preserving...
Coastal habitats are experiencing decreases in seawater pH and increases in temperature due to anthropogenic climate change. The Caribbean king crab, Maguimithrax spinosissimus, plays a vital role on Western Atlantic reefs by grazing...
Lexi graduated from Florida Southern College in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. She currently works as a Staff Biologist at the Florida Coral Reef Restoration Crab Hatchery Research...
The Florida Keys BleachWatch program is designed to train and coordinate volunteers who regularly report on the occurrence, or absence, of coral bleaching, as well as basic environmental conditions from various reef sites throughout...
Virtual Lab Outreach Programs Join Mote's virtual outreach programs for live, interactive presentations from one of our educators! Each program is 30-45 minutes long and will include time for Q&A. Programs are scheduled...
Mote Marine Laboratory is a member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) and follows all of its rules and regulations. Our staff includes highly trained...
About the CAOS System The Climate and Acidification Ocean Simulator (CAOS) System at Mote Marine Laboratory's Elizabeth Moore International Center for...
About Our Summerland Key Lab Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) is 19,000 square feet of research, education,...
Discover the cutting-edge coral reef science and restoration led by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists at our campuses throughout the Florida Keys. Learn more about public and private tours, interactive hands-on experiences, and group...
The Alfred Goldstein Institute for Climate Change Studies is part of Mote's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) on Summerland Key, Florida. The Institute was established thanks to...
Dr. Francis joined Mote in 2023 as a postdoctoral research fellow in Molecular Microbiology to develop a research program in natural product drug discovery from marine microorganisms. She received her...
Erin Muir joined Mote in the newly created position of Community Engagement Manager for the Upper Keys in March of 2022. As the Upper Keys operations continue to expand for Mote’s restoration efforts,...
Katie Cleek joined Mote in May 2023 as the Community Engagement and Events Coordinator for the Upper Florida Keys. She moved to the Florida Keys after graduating from the University of Georgia in 2018...
Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, ecotravelers and families are encouraged to celebrate the marine environment at Mote’s Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration. Proceeds and donations from the festival support Mote Marine Laboratory’s...
Ocean Acidification URE (Keys) Internship Mentor: Dr. Emily Hall The Ocean Acidification...
Education Specialist Internship Situated in the heart of the Lower Keys, Mote Marine Laboratory's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research &...
Life Support Systems Internships There are Life Support Systems Internship positions available at two of Mote’s campuses. The internship below is based at Mote’s International Center for Coral Reef Research &...
Ocean Acidification Internship The Ocean Acidification Program at Mote was created to research and understand responses of ecologically important species...
Ocean Acidification Internship The Ocean Acidification Program at Mote was created to research and understand responses of ecologically important species...
College Internship Program Mote Internships allow college students and recent college graduates to gain valuable hands-on experience in Ocean Science research, conservation, education and support services. Internships are...
Gallery at a Glance Here is a glimpse of what visitors can experience in the Oh Baby! exhibit gallery. A shark touch pool with 9- to 12-inch sharks of the Pacific Ocean. ...
Chronically high levels of inorganic nutrients have been documented in Florida’s coral reefs and are linked to increased prevalence and severity of coral bleaching and disease. Naturally disease-resistant genotypes of the staghorn...
Slice of Paradise Coral Microfragmentation Create living pieces of paradise by learning from the world’s leading scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory. Using a Mote pioneered technique called microfragmentation and reskinning,...
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...
Go beyond the classroom and immerse students in real science happening now at Mote's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration in the Florida Keys. Choose from single day to multiple day activities,...
Endless Oceans Curious about our oceans? Interested...
Mote Educators bring fun, inquiry-based and hands-on learning experiences to your school. Using relevant, real time data and information, we dive into marine science with your students, helping them better understand science concepts...
What is a Coral Kit? Mote's Coral Kits are a free, educational experience from Mote's Summerland Key lab to your classroom. There are 4 interactive lessons to choose from to teach students about coral reef biology and ecology,...