Mote Science Education Aquarium
225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States
Shark Squad Week Calling all ocean adventurers! From mysterious deep-sea sharks to coastal favorites, this camp is your chance to explore the coolest predators of the sea. Learn, play, and discover why sharks are jaw-esome—and important! Sign up for one, two, or all days this Spring Break at Mote SEA. Campers will engage in STEM …
Mote Science Education Aquarium
225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States
Mote SEA Drop-In Science Drop in for hands-on, dive-in, science fun! Held on select dates throughout the year, each session features a different quick activity or mini-exploration led by Mote educators that is perfect for curious kids and families who want to discover something new about our oceans in just a splash of time. Themes …
Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island
1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States
Looking for some outdoor family fun during Spring Break? Grab a net and discover the hidden life of Sarasota Bay! In this hands-on spring break adventure, families will explore the shoreline alongside Mote educators, using dip nets to gently catch and observe small marine creatures. Learn how these animals survive in the bay and why …
Mote Science Education Aquarium
225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States
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 …
Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island
1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, 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 …
Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island
1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States
Hybrid Class with Field Experiences March 21 to April 11, 2026 Registration closes March 16, 2025 at 10:00 am Course Code: cs26-03 ⸻ Overview Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosts a hybrid Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) course exploring Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Designed for adult learners, this course blends in-person instruction, live Zoom sessions, …
Mote Science Education Aquarium
225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States
Dive into a night of underwater fun! Parents can enjoy an evening out while kids hang out in Mote SEA's new Teaching Laboratories with hands-on activities, ocean-themed games, a pizza party and a splash of science. It’s the perfect drop-off adventure for young ocean lovers while their grown-ups get some well-deserved dinner or holiday shopping …
Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island
1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, 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 …
Mote Science Education Aquarium
225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States
Mote SEA Drop-In Science Drop in for hands-on, dive-in, science fun! Held on select dates throughout the year, each session features a different quick activity or mini-exploration led by Mote educators that is perfect for curious kids and families who want to discover something new about our oceans in just a splash of time. Themes …
Mote Science Education Aquarium
225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota, United States
Mote SEA Drop-In Science Drop in for hands-on, dive-in, science fun! Held on select dates throughout the year, each session features a different quick activity or mini-exploration led by Mote educators that is perfect for curious kids and families who want to discover something new about our oceans in just a splash of time. Themes …
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. Jennifer Toyoda is a Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ecotoxicology Program Exploration Hall at Mote Science …
Siesta Key Beach
948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL, United States
Celebrate 40 years of running for a cause! Run, walk or crawl and help us raise funds for endangered and threatened sea turtles during this year's annual Run for the Turtles! Mote’s Run for the Turtles is a highly anticipated, sanctioned 5K that brings together more than 1,000 runners in support of Mote’s Sea Turtle …
