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 ...

Expand and formalize a database for tracking collected, held and cryopreserved specimens. Enhance and continue to develop and refine cutting edge science for coral fragments with a focus 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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

Spiny sea stars feed on a variety of animals, dead and alive. This includes shellfish, mollusks, fish, mussels and clams. These starfish can be found locally in bays, estuaries and other coastal areas ...

The lightning whelk can be found along the North American coastline from New Jersey to Texas in creeks, oyster bars and estuaries. Lightning whelks are large, long and slender. They have brown and ...

On average, these sea stars grow to be five inches (12.7 centimeters) in diameter. In the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of Maine, these sea stars can be found in habitats near the coast like ...

Female crabs carry their bright orange eggs with them in pouch on their underside. When they eggs are ready to hatch, they turn brown. In the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, these crabs ...

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 ...

These sea cucumbers feed on the top layers of sand underneath coral reef communities. They filter organic matter like algae, tiny aquatic organisms and waste materials from the sand before expelling ...

These sea cucumbers feed on the top layers of sand underneath coral reef communities. They filter organic matter like algae, tiny aquatic organisms and waste materials from the sand before expelling ...