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Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Join the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) and deepen your understanding of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. This 40-hour course explores Coastal Uplands, Estuarine, and Nearshore Marine Environments through engaging classroom sessions, field experiences, and hands-on activities. Learn about coastal ecology, wildlife, conservation issues, and the role of society in protecting these vital habitats. Participants will develop …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
From our observation post above the 135,000-gallon shark habitat, you will see a live training and feeding demonstration. Join us for a jawsome virtual animal encounter where you’ll dive deep into the world of sharks. Meet the shark species we care for at Mote Aquarium, including bonnetheads, sandbars, nurses, blacknoses, and more, along with their …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Mote's highly anticipated, sanctioned 5K is an annual event which provides support for Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program. Run for the Turtles attracts over 1,000 runners and kicks off sea turtle nesting season (April 15 - October 31) in Southwest Florida. Register now If you can't be here....don't fret. You can support our …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
A Special Event for Mote Members (and Future Members!) To show our appreciation for our valued Mote Members, whose support fuels our groundbreaking marine science, conservation efforts, and ocean animal rescue and rehabilitation, we’re hosting a special Sunset Yoga event by the Bonnethead Shark habitat on April 8th! Join us as we stretch and flow …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
MEGA-lodon sized fun for you and your little one! Join us as we explore the marine environment through imaginative play, STEM activities, songs, and more. We offer onsite and at home options for Shark Pups near, far, and everywhere! Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 …
Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, ecotravelers and families are encouraged to celebrate the marine environment at Mote’s Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration. Proceeds and donations from the festival support Mote Marine Laboratory’s coral reef restoration and research programs. Join us for Ocean Fest in Key West, Florida, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. April 12, 2025, in Truman …
Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $15 per person When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Rise and dive! Start your day with our sharks before the Aquarium opens to the public. You and your chums will have a great time sinking your teeth into a light continental breakfast while you learn about our favorite finned friends and Mote’s breakthrough shark research. During this program, you’ll meet our resident sharks, watch …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Go on a hike without the bug bites. Celebrate Earth Day with Mote Marine Laboratory as we take a virtual excursion into Sarasota Bay. Live from atop our roving education platform, embark on a sightseeing adventure over mudflats, seagrass meadows, and mangrove trees. Uncover the challenges sea creatures face living between the tides and maybe …
Join Mote Marine Laboratory and Florida Keys Brewing Company for Earth Day Bingo! $10 to enter, $5 additional cards. 6 rounds, fun prizes! All proceeds benefit Mote Marine Laboratory's coral reef research and restoration efforts in the Florida Keys. For more information contact Katie Cleek, kcleek@mote.org, (305) 395-2757.
Learn from Mote Scientists about the aquaculture and stock enhancement activities Mote has conducted following the ‘responsible approach’. Tour facilities at Mote Aquaculture Research Park, see the 35,000+ juvenile snook Mote will release this spring, and provide feedback on needs for common snook stock enhancement around Sarasota Bay, particularly in response to fish kills for …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
From our observation post above the 135,000-gallon shark habitat, you will see a live training and feeding demonstration. Join us for a jawsome virtual animal encounter where you’ll dive deep into the world of sharks. Meet the shark species we care for at Mote Aquarium, including bonnetheads, sandbars, nurses, blacknoses, and more, along with their …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
MEGA-lodon sized fun for you and your little one! Join us as we explore the marine environment through imaginative play, STEM activities, songs, and more. We offer onsite and at home options for Shark Pups near, far, and everywhere! Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 …
Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $15 per person When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
Meet Mote’s resident turtles! Start your encounter in our classroom and spend some quality enrichment time with our education animal ambassador terrapins, Smiley, Booger and Pearl! Then head on over to meet the sea turtles at the Ann & Alfred E. Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center, where you’ll learn all about sea turtles …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite sea creatures, have all of your ocean questions answered, and possibly even catch a glimpse of our animal-care team doing their morning rounds! Finally, you …
On this small group tour, a Mote Educator will guide you through the morning routine at Mote Aquarium, as our biologists prep for the day. You’ll learn about your favorite …