Endless Oceans
Curious about our oceans? Interested in expanding your knowledge while also expanding your network? We welcome you to explore the world of marine science through this engaging series of in-person lessons and hands-on experiences hosted by Mote education professionals. Classes will also feature Mote experts discussing their research related to that day’s topic and active learning excursions around the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium campus.
Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Continue your journey with Mote!
Ages: 18+
Format: In person
Dates: January 6, 2025 – February 10, 2025
Times: 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
Full Semester
$270 for members / $300 for non-members
Mote Certificate of Completion for Marine Science 101
Endless Oceans: Mote Lifelong Learning collectible pin
Individual Classes
$50 for members / $55 for non-members
Location: Classes will meet at Mote Aquarium (1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL) except for 2/3, which will be held at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park (12300 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL).
- Monday Jan 6, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Topic: Environmental Health
Location: Keating Marine Science Education Building, 1599 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
3rd floor, New Pass Room #3
Guest speaker: Devin Buress
Activity: Aquarium tour (Fish and Invertebrates) - Monday Jan 13, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Topic: Biomedical & Technology Development
Location: Coral Classroom, Keating 2nd floor, Room #217 (turn right off elevator)
Guest speaker: John Langan
Activity: Ocean Technology Lab tour - Monday Jan 20, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Topic: Conservation, Restoration & Monitoring
Location: Keating, New Pass 3
Guest speaker: Dr. Dana Wetzel
Activity: Environmental Laboratory for Forensics tour - Monday Jan 27, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Topic: Coral Reef Ecosystems
Location: Keating, New Pass 3
Guest speaker: Dr. Jake Lasala
Activity: Coral Conservation tour - Monday Feb 3, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Topic: Fisheries & Aquaculture
Location: MAP Conference Room
Guest speaker: Dr. Nicole Rhody
Activity: MAP Tour - Monday Feb 10, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Topic: Marine Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Location: Keating, New Pass 3
Guest speaker: Dana Henderson
Activity: Meet the sea turtles, Marine Mammal and Reptile Center tour, Bone Room tour / Gretchen Lovewell
Questions? Email endlessoceans@mote.org or call 941-388-2904.
