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  • December 2025

  • Tue 30
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 30 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

  • Wed 31
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured December 31 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

  • January 2026

  • Fri 2
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity
    Featured January 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter Break Day Camp

    Winter Break Day Camp

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

  • Mon 5
    Dr. Kirstie Francis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mote's Marine Microbiology Program, focuses on molecular microbiology
    Featured January 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Kirstie Tandberg Francis

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

    $15
  • Thu 8
    Keys Education Homeschool
    Featured January 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 8 – 11

    Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 8 – 11

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    When: monthly from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 8 – 11: Jan 8th, Feb 5th, March 5th, April 16th, May 14th Fee: $30 per child per class (includes required parent/guardian chaperone) Note: 1 …

  • Sat 10
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up
    Featured January 10, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups @ Mote SEA

    Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, 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 …

  • Mon 12
    Dr. Erinn Muller dives to test coral disease treatments
    Featured January 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Erinn Muller

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 & …

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  • Mon 19
    Mote's Dr. Jake Lasala uses an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) during permitted sea turtle research on southwest Florida beaches.
    Featured January 19, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

    $15
  • Tue 20
    Dr. Jake Lasala headshot
    Featured January 20, 2026 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026

    Coffee with a Scientist: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Boca Grande Community Center 131 First Street West, Boca Grande, FL, United States

    Join us for a special morning lecture series featuring engaging, in-person conversations with Mote scientists. Dr. Jake Lasala is a Mote Staff Scientist & Program Manager, Sea Turtle Conservation & …

    Free
  • Sat 24
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up
    Featured January 24, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups @ Mote SEA

    Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, 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 …

  • Mon 26
    Mote's Dr. Ryan Schloesser holds a common snook during a fisheries research project in southwest Florida.
    Featured January 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Ryan Schloesser

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 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 …

    $15
  • February 2026

  • Tue 3
    Dr. Ryan Schloesser releases snook into Phillippi Creek
    Featured February 3, 2026 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026

    Coffee with a Scientist: Dr. Ryan Schloesser

    Boca Grande Community Center 131 First Street West, Boca Grande, FL, United States

    Join us for a special morning lecture series featuring engaging, in-person conversations with Mote scientists. Dr. Ryan Schloesser is a Senior Scientist & Program Manager, Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement Program …

    Free
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