How Your Gift Helps
Your support empowers our world-class marine scientists to: save iconic and imperiled ocean species; restore vital resources from coral reefs to fisheries; develop new sustainable seafood technologies and uncover new sources of medicine; tackle grand challenges such as mitigating harmful algal blooms to preserve livelihoods and our quality of life.
Ways To Give
Become a Mote Change Maker with a monthly or one-time gift and enjoy exclusive benefits that will deepen your connection with our mission and our oceans.
Help Mote champion ocean conservation while connecting with Mote's highly engaged audiences.
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Treat yourself and your favorite sea fans to amazing gifts that give back to the ocean.
Give to honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion.
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Planned Giving
Join a distinguished group of philanthropic leaders who are protecting our oceans for generations to come: Mote’s Legacy Society.
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Steve and Ellen Given
Mote Legacy Society Member