This species was first recorded in 1829. In the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean, yellow goatfish can be found in coral reef communities, rocky areas, submerged vegetation, mangroves and estuaries.

The Florida Coral Reef Restoration Crab Hatchery Research Center focuses on raising Caribbean king crabs that eat marine algae and can help protect restored coral reefs from algae overgrowth. In short ...

Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) is located at 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. Reserve tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Purchase a membership to visit year ...

At Mote SEA, science is the attraction, and birthdays are anything but ordinary! Dive into discovery and celebrate your child’s special day in one of our STEM teaching labs, each offering hands-on fun ...

The Coral Health & Disease Research Program conducts work at multiple Mote campuses. The internship below is based at Mote’s International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) in ...

Mote Marine Laboratory continued its ongoing partnership with Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge (CWVC) and SCUBAnauts International (SNI) earlier this month to advance coral reef restoration and ...

Thank you for the incredible response! This event is now sold out. Stay tuned for upcoming SEA & Savor dates and future dining experiences at Mote SEA. Join us for … ...

Florida Keys Volunteers for Mote Marine Laboratory assist Mote staff with research or outreach and gain hands-on experience and knowledge. See below for our current opportunities in Key Largo, ...

Monroe County residents dive for FREE! Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and gain hands-on training in skills used to study and restore coral reefs. Whether you’re an ...

This unique multi-course dining experience brings guests together around the table to enjoy a thoughtfully curated coastal-inspired menu in the aquarium’s most immersive spaces. Surrounded by stunning ...

Applications are now open! Application deadline is June 30th, 2026. The Mote Marine Laboratory Research Apprenticeship Program (Mote RAP) offers a one-year intensive, fully immersive fellowship to ...