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Mushroom corals can be aggressive towards other coral species when defending their territory. Using its polyp tentacles, mushroom corals catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by. They also ...

Bat stars can grow up to nine arms! Throughout the eastern Pacific Ocean, bat stars can be found in rocky and sandy bottom habitats and near eelgrass beds. Bat stars are typically a vibrant red-orange ...

Blue top shell snails can withstand a variety of water temperatures, from subtropical to polar. Blue top shell snails inhabit cone-shaped spiraled shells that can range in color from blue, green, ...

Olive rockfish can grow up to 24 inches (61 centimeters) long. Olive rockfish have an elongated, greenish-gray dorsal side adorned with yellow spots, while their fins and tail stand out in a vibrant ...

Florida pompano can swim up to 230 feet (70 meters) deep. In the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Florida pompano can be found near coastlines, coral reefs, estuaries, and other sandy ...

Peppermint shrimp spawn every 10-14 days. Among coral communities and rocky areas with plenty of hiding spaces, peppermint shrimp exist in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

Grab a coin or other object to use as your game piece. Spin the wheel and move forward by the number of spaces it lands on. If you land on a green space, use Mote’s online animal encyclopedia to ...

As Atlantic temperatures drop into the 50s, hundreds of green sea turtles are being rescued from the frigid waters off Florida’s East Coast. This week alone, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Sea ...

Meet us at Mote to explore exciting aspects of Mote Aquarium, Mote research and Sarasota Bay. Each month is a unique theme offered to three different age levels, 6-9, 10-14 and 6-14 to accommodate ...

This species has been known to eat their own kind. Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific region but have been traveling to non-native waters in recent years. They can be found in bays, estuaries, ...