SEA & Do at Mote SEA
These workshops invite adult learners to explore marine science through focused in-person lessons and hands-on experiences led by Mote education professionals. Sessions combine clear, engaging instruction with practical activities that deepen understanding of species identification, animal biology, and human impacts. Each class also features insights from Mote experts whose research connects directly to the day’s topic, creating an active learning environment that supports both skill building and community connection.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON. For ages 18+.
- January 16, 2026,⋅2:00 – 5:00pm, The Art and Science of Reef Fish Ecology
- February 13, 2026,⋅2:00 – 5:00pm, That’s A Moray: The Art and Science of SEA-duction
- Friday, March 20, 2026⋅2:00 – 5:00pm, Seagrass Stories: Science, Art, and Sunlight

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.
Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Continue your journey with Mote.
Ages: 18+
Format: In person
Dates & Times: Mondays, 2:00–5:00pm, April 2026. Registration coming soon.
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: Mote Science Education Aquarium, coming April 2026.
Topics
- Oceans for All: Dr. Eugenie Clark and the history and future of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Biomedical & Technology Development: cutting-edge tech, from cancer-fighting compounds to oceanographic tools used in the field.
- Environmental Health: how harmful algal blooms form, how they’re studied, and what they mean for our ecosystems.
- Coral Reef Ecosystems: restoring Florida’s reefs through groundbreaking coral propagation and resilience studies.
- Fisheries & Aquaculture: sustainable seafood systems and the science of food security.
- Conservation, Restoration & Monitoring: data from the field informs habitat protection for sharks, turtles, manatees, and more.
- Marine Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation: how we rescue and rehab sea turtles and marine mammals.
Questions? Email endlessoceans@mote.org or call 941-388-2904.

Full Semester