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Tickets for Mote Science Education Aquarium may sell out during Spring Break. To guarantee entry, purchase general admission or reserve member tickets online. Mote SEA is at 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL.
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 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 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’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 …
Join us for a wondrous, musical evening with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and La Musica. When: April 10, 2026. Preshow reception with lite bites and wine for ticket holders at 5:00 p.m. Performance at 6:00 p.m. Location: Exploration Hall at Mote Science Education Aquarium. 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. Tickets: $50* *Tickets …
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 …
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. Dominique Gallery is a Seagrass Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Seagrass Ecosystem Research & Restoration. Exploration Hall …
When: monthly from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 12 – 15: Feb 4th, March 4th, April 15th, May 13th Fee: $30 per child per class (includes required parent/guardian chaperone) Note: 1 chaperone per 2 students required (chaperones free)
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 chaperone per 2 students required (chaperones free)
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 Science Education Aquarium will open its doors an hour early exclusively for individuals with sensory processing differences or autism spectrum disorders. During this event, Mote will create a welcoming, calm, and inclusive environment with sensory-friendly modifications such as softer lighting, reduced noise levels, and minimized visual stimulation whenever possible. Sensory SEA begins at 8:30 …
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. Kim Bassos-Hull is a Mote Senior Biologist, Sharks & Rays Conservation Research Program. Exploration Hall at …
Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon, Do NASA Science LIVE! Join us in-person for this hybrid event to learn how to identify animals in trail-camera images and contribute to real wildlife conservation research. We will watch a short NASA Science LIVE! training stream, then practice identifying animals using the computers at Mote SEA. Participants may also bring …
Can’t get enough of Mote Keys homeschool programs? Then join us for our Homeschool Meetups! In this program, students can meet up with other homeschool families and a Mote educator for beach clean ups and mangrove kayaking trips from the laboratory. When: monthly from 9 – 11:00 a.m. (dates vary) Ages: 8-15 Fee: $20 per child (includes …
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 …
Join Mote Marine Laboratory for Ocean Fest, community celebration with a focus on ocean conservation. Locals and visitors alike can learn about the importance of our local ecosystems and the role we all play in preserving them for generations to come. Questions: Contact Taylor Berard, Mote Community Engagement Coordinator: tberard@mote.org (813) 428-2520
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. Nicole Rhody, Senior Scientist & Program Manager, Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture Research Program Exploration Hall …
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 …
Axolotl salamander Wade into the watery world of axolotls and their amphibian friends during this Wonderful Animal Virtual Encounter. Get up close with our ambassador animals as we explore their fascinating life cycles and unique adaptations. Discover how these endangered species thrive in human care as vital partners in research and in ongoing efforts to …