Seven decades of shark science
Sharks were central to Mote’s founding in 1955. Today, its researchers continue studying shark and ray biology, ecology, movement and conservation using modern field and laboratory tools.
Florida Man Mint × Mote Marine Laboratory
The Sea’s Share
2% of net proceeds from every coin sold supports Mote Marine Laboratory.
“The Gulf gave us every legend. We give back to the Sea.”
of net proceeds from every coin sold supports Mote’s mission.
Contributions are unrestricted, helping Mote advance its mission where resources can make a meaningful difference.
A Coin With a Purpose
Born from the stories, spirit and beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast, each Florida Man Mint collectible carries a piece of the Sea with it.
And every coin gives something back.
Florida Man Mint is a proud Harbor Partner with Mote Marine Laboratory, a world-renowned, independent nonprofit advancing marine science and conservation. Two percent of the net proceeds from every coin sold supports Mote’s mission, helping scientists, educators and innovators work toward a healthier, more sustainable ocean.
From groundbreaking marine research to STEM education and the next generation of ocean scientists, Mote is helping shape the future of our seas.
Collect a piece of the Gulf.
Carry its story forward.
Give back to the Sea.
Florida Man Mint’s support is unrestricted. The photographs below illustrate the breadth of Mote’s mission.
Science in the Water
Research begins with observation.
From the laboratory to the open Gulf, scientists gather the evidence needed to understand marine life and a changing ocean.
Connected Gulf ecosystemsSeagrass meadows provide food, shelter and nursery habitat for marine life while supporting shoreline stability, water quality and coastal resilience.
The Next Generation
The Gulf becomes the classroom.
Discovery starts when a young person is trusted with a real question, a real instrument and the chance to see science for themselves.
Mote combines research, mentorship and hands-on learning to help students build practical skills, scientific confidence and pathways toward marine STEM careers.
Hands-on
Learning grounded in observation, evidence and active participation.
Future-facing
Preparing researchers, innovators and conservation leaders for what comes next.
A Wider Mission
One ocean. Many stories.
Unrestricted support allows Mote to pursue its broad mission across research, education and conservation.
A beginning worth protecting
Mote’s long-running sea turtle research documents nesting activity along Sarasota County beaches, building knowledge that helps communities better understand and protect threatened marine turtles.
Florida Man Mint × Mote Marine Laboratory
The Gulf gave us the story. Together, we help protect its future.
Collect a piece of the Gulf.
Carry its story forward.
Give back to the Sea.
Clear by Design
Where the share goes
Florida Man Mint directs 2% of net proceeds from every coin sold to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium as unrestricted support.
Photographs and examples on this page illustrate the breadth of Mote’s mission. They do not indicate that Florida Man Mint contributions are restricted to, earmarked for or allocated among the specific programs pictured.
Proud Harbor PartnerFlorida Man Mint × Mote Marine Laboratory
The Gulf gave us the story. Together, we help protect its future.
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