Mote Marine Laboratory

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has been an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 research organization since it was created in 1955. Mote has five campuses stretching from Sarasota Bay to the Florida Keys, and Mote scientists conduct research on the oceans surrounding all seven of the Earth's continents in more than 20 diverse research programs. Mote's Summerland Key campus, The Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3), is dedicated to coral reef research, restoration and understanding the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on marine organisms - especially corals.