1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Hours: 10AM - 5PM
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Join Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for our Beach Clean Up on World Oceans Day!
Click here to sign-up!
June 8, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Siesta Key Beach
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, and being the largest ecosystem on our planet, it functions as a life support system for all of its inhabitants. And so we celebrate June 8th globally as World Ocean Day. With the help and support of Sarasota County Parks & Recreation and Salt Life, this family friendly free community event will be one for the books! Mote will have representatives to answer all your questions as well as a special visit from Mote's mascot!
We are asking attendees to please arrive at 7:45 am at Siesta Key for refreshments. We are beginning at 8:00 am and stopping at 9:30 am to avoid the heat. Sarasota County Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources will be providing bags, gloves, and pickers, as well as a staff member to educate and guide us.
Volunteers should bring their own reusable water bottle, high SPF Sunscreen, insect repellent, and we suggest wearing a hat and closed-toe shoes for safety. All volunteers must also sign a waiver before starting. Salt Life has generously donated shirts to the first 100 people to register to volunteer so register now!
Throughout the month of March, Mote Aquarium experiences high daily visitation volume with many timed ticketed entry slots selling out. Guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance in order to guarantee entry.
Mote Aquarium is open seven days a week at our normal hours, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. We hope to SEA you soon!