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  • December 2025

  • Fri 26
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Featured December 26, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Mon 29
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Featured December 29, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Tue 30
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Featured December 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Wed 31
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Featured December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • January 2026

  • Fri 2
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Featured January 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old When: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr. Sarasota Fl 34243 Cost: $65/camper/day Yearly Traditions Every family has their own traditions; from the food they cook, to the places they go. Well some marine friends do …

  • Mon 5
    Dr. Kirstie Francis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mote's Marine Microbiology Program, focuses on molecular microbiology

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Kirstie Tandberg Francis

    Featured January 5 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to red-tide breakthroughs, sustainable fishers and so much more. Dr. Kirstie Tandberg Francis is a Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Marine Molecular Microbiology. Exploration Hall …

    $15
  • Sat 10
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up

    Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Featured January 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role play, games and a take home craft! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique to allow …

  • Mon 12
    Dr. Erinn Muller dives to test coral disease treatments

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Erinn Muller

    Featured January 12 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to red-tide breakthroughs, sustainable fishers and so much more. Dr. Erinn Muller is Mote's Associate Vice President for Research, Program Manager for Coral Health & …

    $15
  • Mon 19
    Mote's Dr. Jake Lasala uses an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) during permitted sea turtle research on southwest Florida beaches.

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Featured January 19 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to red-tide breakthroughs, sustainable fishers and so much more. Dr. Jake Lasala is a Mote Staff Scientist & Program Manager, Sea Turtle Conservation & Research …

    $15
  • Sat 24
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up

    Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Featured January 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role play, games and a take home craft! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique to allow …

  • Mon 26
    Mote's Dr. Ryan Schloesser holds a common snook during a fisheries research project in southwest Florida.

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Ryan Schloesser

    Featured January 26 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to red-tide breakthroughs, sustainable fishers and so much more. Dr. Ryan Schloesser is a Mote Senior Scientist & Program Manager, Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement Program …

    $15
  • Sat 31
    A guest in stylish evening attire meets the penguins at Mote Science Education Aquarium

    The Black and White Party

    Featured January 31 @ 6:00 pm
    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States

    Celebrate our inaugural year in style at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)! Please join us for an evening beneath the mesmerizing glow of the ocean, where the vibrant energy of the Southern Hemisphere comes alive at Mote SEA. Inspired by our charismatic Chilean Humboldt penguins, our first-ever Black & White Party will transport you …

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