Celebrate Halloween With Mote! On Tuesday, October 28, celebrate the Halloween season with Mote’s Deep SEA Fish, Fun and Fright (Before You Trick-or-Treat)! Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Time: 3:30–5:30 PM Ticket Price: $10 add on to admission (3 years +) As an addition to your Mote SEA admission ticket, enjoy a family-friendly, glowing undersea …
Join for a virtual shell-less-bration of World Sea Slug Day. It's a slime-time adventure for the spooky season! Dive into the world of these creepy, colorful crawlers and learn what secrets they secrete. From dazzling defenses to toxic tricks, discover how sea slugs turn slime into survival in this interactive virtual learning program that’s equal …
Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a …
Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and observe the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem. Soak up some sun as we look for dolphins, manatees, birds, and more! All equipment is provided, and each paddle begins with basic kayaking instruction. Ages: 11 and …
Take a virtual journey into the gelatinous world of jellyfish. Mote is home to several mesmerizing species and anywhere from 150 to 1,000 individuals. Discover how we feed so many mouths and learn about the intriguing life cycle of jellyfish, including how we raise their babies. We also explore the connection between jellyfish and corals …
Grow as a leader with Wisdom for the Wild. Take a walk on the wild side with leadership lessons from cheetahs, sea turtles, squid, and axolotls. Learn how nature’s wisdom can help you adapt, stay resilient, and lead with purpose when the path ahead is unclear. A conversation with Julie Henry. When: Monday, November 5, …
Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from September to …
Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from September to …
Battling Blooms Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role play, games and a take home craft! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique …
Join us as Mote brings its popular lecture series to Venice, Florida. Hear Mote scientists share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork. Dr. Demian Chapman is a Mote Senior Scientist & Director, Center for Shark Research, Sharks & Rays Conservation Research Program 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture.
Event check in starts at 9 a.m. Empowering the next generation of ocean conservationists Around the world, our ocean and its inhabitants face many challenges. As human impacts continuously threaten the health of our marine ecosystems, both locally and globally, it is imperative that we involve youth in a campaign to solve these problems. The …
Join Mote Marine Laboratory at our 3rd Annual Reef Revival Fest! A free community event celebrating Mote Marine Laboratory's commitment to researching and preserving the Florida Keys reef tract! Get an up-close look at Mote's resilience-focused coral restoration efforts. The event will feature live music from local artists, food trucks, craft beer from Florida Keys …
Polyp Protectors Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role play, games and a take home craft! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique …
Fall Friends Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: November 24th, 25th & 26th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Mote's Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Fee: $81/day for members, $90/day for non-members FALL BREAK CAMPER PACKET Inspired by the friendships and community that have supported the …
Fall Friends Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: November 24th, 25th & 26th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Mote's Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Fee: $81/day for members, $90/day for non-members FALL BREAK CAMPER PACKET Inspired by the friendships and community that have supported the …
Fall Friends Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: November 24th, 25th & 26th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Mote's Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Fee: $81/day for members, $90/day for non-members FALL BREAK CAMPER PACKET Inspired by the friendships and community that have supported the …
Fall Friends Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: November 24th, 25th & 26th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Mote's Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Fee: $81/day for members, $90/day for non-members FALL BREAK CAMPER PACKET Inspired by the friendships and community that have supported the …
Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from September to …
Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida’s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from September to …
Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role …