World Oceans Week: Coral 101 with Mote’s Coral Scientists

 Dive into coral conservation with Mote! Meet real coral scientists, explore reef research techniques, treat a “diseased coral,” and create your own coral reef postcard. Let’s bring color back to our reefs!

*Free with Aquarium admission

Coral 101

Table setup with coral skeletons and other materials for guests to learn more about corals and have a chance to talk more with Mote’s Coral Health and Disease Program’s Researchers.

Coral Surveys

Learn how Mote Scientists survey coral reefs! Learn and practice coral species identification and use a transect on “the reef” to measure healthy coral cover.

Coral Diseases & Treatments

Learn about Mote’s Coral Health and Disease Program’s research testing new treatments for coral diseases!  Guests will get to “treat” a “diseased coral” to actively learn how we apply treatments. Table will also have an ipad/screen with rotating photos/videos of our treatment research.

Bring Color Back to the Reef (Coral Art Corner)

Learn about coral bleaching. Kids can design their own take-home reef postcards.