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  • Wed 18
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Spring Break Day Camps @ Mote SEA

    Featured March 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Break Day Camps @ Mote SEA
    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 …

  • Wed 18
    Wentzscope

    Mote SEA Drop-In Science

    Featured March 18 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Mote SEA Drop-In Science
    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 …

    $10
  • Wed 18
    Education Program child dip netting in the bay with parent

    Family Dip Netting in Sarasota Bay

    Featured March 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Family Dip Netting in Sarasota Bay
    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 …

  • Thu 19
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Spring Break Day Camps @ Mote SEA

    Featured March 19 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Break Day Camps @ Mote SEA
    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 …

  • Thu 19
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    Kayaking with Mote

    Featured March 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and take in the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem. Soak up …

  • Thu 19
    Wentzscope

    Mote SEA Drop-In Science

    Featured March 19 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Mote SEA Drop-In Science
    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 …

    $10
  • Fri 20
    Student and Instructor in Mote Adventure Camp participating in a class activity

    Spring Break Day Camps @ Mote SEA

    Featured March 20 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Break Day Camps @ Mote SEA
    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 …

  • Fri 20
    Wentzscope

    Mote SEA Drop-In Science

    Featured March 20 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Mote SEA Drop-In Science
    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 …

    $10
  • Fri 20
    Education Program child dip netting in the bay with parent

    Family Dip Netting in Sarasota Bay

    Featured March 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Family Dip Netting in Sarasota Bay
    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 …

  • Fri 20

    SEA & Do lifelong learning workshops

    Featured March 20 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm SEA & Do lifelong learning workshops
    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 …

    $55
  • Sat 21
    Mote Staff Member Shows Sea Star To Child And Grown Up

    City Island Shark Pups & Grown Ups

    Featured March 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Shark Pups & Grown Ups
    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 …

    $30
  • Sat 21

    Florida Master Naturalist Program – Coastal Systems Course

    Featured March 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
    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 …

    $350
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