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Mote Aquarium on City Island, Sarasota, is closed to visitors as we turn our full attention toward preparing to open Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA).
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Camp S.M.A.R.T. (Scientific Method And Research Training) Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: June 30th – July 2nd; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Mote’s City Island campus Fee: $54/day for members, $60/day for non-members Can anything be proven in science? How do researchers get results? What is the difference between a variable and a constant? …
Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the ocean. Find out what to bring and wear here. Pre-registration is required. Every Monday, we will focus …
Camp S.M.A.R.T. (Scientific Method And Research Training) Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: June 30th – July 2nd; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Mote’s City Island campus Fee: $54/day for members, $60/day for non-members Can anything be proven in science? How do researchers get results? What is the difference between a variable and a constant? …
Camp S.M.A.R.T. (Scientific Method And Research Training) Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: June 30th – July 2nd; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Mote’s City Island campus Fee: $54/day for members, $60/day for non-members Can anything be proven in science? How do researchers get results? What is the difference between a variable and a constant? …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Join Mote Marine Laboratory to watch the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks from our coral nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina, a prime viewing spot on Blackwater Sound! Before the fireworks, explore Key Largo’s first and only land-based coral nursery, where Mote scientists lead resilience-focused reef restoration efforts. 8:00pm Mote's Key …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Rise and dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums will have a great time sinking your teeth into a light continental breakfast while you learn about our favorite finned friends and Mote’s breakthrough shark research. During this program, you’ll meet our resident sharks, watch …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the ocean. Find out what to bring and wear here. Pre-registration is required. Every Monday, we will focus …
Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Our week-long virtual camps are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young learners through …
Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Our week-long virtual camps are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young learners through …
Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Our week-long virtual camps are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young learners through …
Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Our week-long virtual camps are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young learners through …
Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Our week-long virtual camps are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young learners through …
Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $15 per person When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the ocean. Find out what to bring and wear here. Pre-registration is required. Every Monday, we will focus …
These workshops are organized by the Florida Marine Science Educators Association (FMSEA) and allow educators to earn a three-year collecting certificate from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) upon successful completion of the program. Program Overview The purpose of the workshop is to educate teachers/educators regarding responsible collecting and to widen the restrictions imposed …
Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the ocean. Find out what to bring and wear here. Pre-registration is required. Every Monday, we will focus …
Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $15 per person When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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 …
his program takes place at Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery and at the Islamorada Dive Center. 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 …
Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the ocean. Find out what to bring and wear here. Pre-registration is required. Every Monday, we will focus …
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 …