While not native to Florida, Dungeness crabs are a popular seafood item in the state. Dungeness crabs are native to the west coast and can be found from Alaska to California. They like sandy or other ...

This species of grass can reproduce sexually and asexually. Manatee grass grows along the coasts of Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mexico, Central and South America. It grows best in shallow saltwater ...

Neon gobies are a monogamous species, meaning they only take one partner to breed in their lifetime. Neon gobies are found in central and western Atlantic waters from Florida and Texas to Belize. They ...

This fish is commonly found in reef communities in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. They can live in both salt and brackish water environments. Puddingwife wrasses evolve in appearance as they ...

New hammerhead shark named for late Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen is tagged and released. Photo credit: Mays Family Foundation/Katie Flowers. A hammerhead shark species discovered by scientists ...

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Mote has continued to strongly believe that it is in the best interest of its resident manatee born at Miami Seaquarium, named Buffett, to have manatee companionship, and we’re pleased that the U.S.

Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...

This program offers a one-week residential research experience for undergraduates and is designed to provide hands-on opportunities in preparation for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) ...

On average, leatherback turtles measure six feet (1.8 meters) in length and a weigh anywhere between 500 to 1,500 pounds (226.8-680.4 kilograms). Jellyfish make up the majority of a leatherback's diet ...

These fish are fairly territorial when it comes to protecting their burrows and belongings. They never stray far from their burrows in case they need protection from predators like eels, lionfish and ...

After reaching maturity, manatees average 10 feet (three meters) in length and weigh between 800 to 1,200 pounds (360 to 540 kilograms). Originally born at the Miami Seaquarium, Buffett came to Mote ...