Protect Our Reefs
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Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission.
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Today we celebrate the ocean and all that it provides, from the incredible wildlife it supports to the communities and livelihoods that depend on healthy marine ecosystems.
At Mote, we are working to restore Florida’s Coral Reef by growing and caring for corals in nurseries, outplanting them onto the reef, and advancing research to help build more resilient coral populations.
Join us in protecting and restoring our blue planet:
🤿 Dive: mote.org/divekeys
💙 Donate: mote.org/coraldonation
🌊 Get involved: mote.org/coralreefecosystems
📸: Various Mote Staff
05/29/2026
Earlier this month, Mote’s Dumpster Divers team took home 3rd place in the private boat division in the 4th Annual I.CARE Trash Derby! 🌊♻️
Our team removed 3,699 pounds of harmful marine debris from the reef, contributing to the total of 34,969 pounds removed by 931 participants across the Florida Keys! 💪🪸
Marine debris, like abandoned fishing gear and plastic waste, can smother corals, block sunlight, and entangle marine life. With over 11 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean annually, cleanup efforts like these are critical to protecting the ecosystems we work so hard to restore.
Activities took place within the NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary under permit and with FWC authorization.
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