Mission: What started as a one-woman operation in 1955, Mote Marine Laboratory is now home to 261 staff members, including 36 Ph.D. scientists who lead their respective fields. Mote research has expanded to include twenty-four diverse research programs today. These diverse and impressive research programs make Mote a world-class scientific enterprise. Coupled with this expansive breadth of research, Mote focuses on strengthening conservation efforts as well as public education and outreach. Mote's mission is to advance marine and environmental sciences leading to new discoveries, revitalization, sustainability and greater public understanding of our oceans through
innovative research, education and outreach.

Mote Marine Laboratory is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1977, and donations are tax-deductible.