The Coral Biobank Alliance is a global network of coral biobanks, nursery practitioners, and experts preserving all coral species for ecosystem restoration and research. Secure the bio- and genetic ...

Spotted scorpionfish have venomous spines on their back, so it's best to avoid contact with these guys on a scuba dive! On average, spotted scorpionfish grow to 7.1-14.2 inches (18.0-36.0 centimeters) ...

Mote scientists work with many of these species to learn more about their roles in marine ecosystems and how to conserve their populations. You can even visit some of these species at Mote! Click on ...

For 350 million years, the horseshoe crab has experienced very minimal evolutionary changes. This means they look almost identical to horseshoe crabs that existed in the Paleozoic Era! As young, these ...

Male banded tulip snails will squirt water to create vibrations in the water to attract females. These snails have shiny, marbled shells with gray, brown, yellow and white coloration. They have purple ...

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 ...

These fish change where they're at in the water column based on the time of day. At night, they stay near sandy and muddy bottoms and during the day, they roam around coral reefs searching for food.

While courting a mate, these fish will dance around and chase each other, eventually breaking away from others to reproduce. Spot-fin butterflyfish can be found near shallow coral reefs in Florida.

These butterflyfish feed on marine invertebrates like shrimp, as well as sea urchins, worms and the parasites on the bodies of other fishes. Throughout the western Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, ...

These anemones form clumps of individuals with the same genetics. They're clones! One group of clones will compete with nearby, genetically different groups of clones. These anemones catch food ...

These fish can reach 21 inches (53 centimeters) max length and 4.6 pounds (2.1 kilograms) max weight. These Pacific fish inhabit rocky reefs, kelp beds, eelgrass beds and sand bottoms in the eastern ...

This species of fish can swim in marine and brackish (the mix of salt and fresh) water. In the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, the silver jenny inhabits estuaries, beaches, ...