Mote President Carves Pumpkin Underwater to Prepare for Mote’s Night of Fish, Fun & Fright
Mote Marine Laboratory’s President and CEO, Dr. Michael P. Crosby, carved a pumpkin underwater Wednesday to prepare for his underwater pumpkin carving session during Mote's Halloween event: Night of Fish, Fun & Fright on Friday, Oct. 17 at Mote Aquarium.
Wednesday, Crosby practiced his skills by carving out the final letter in Mote's name on a pumpkin while diving in Mote's 135,000-gallon shark habitat, where he will also dive during Friday's event.
Then Mote Mascot Gilly the Shark had a little fun by getting his photo taken with the pumpkin inside the spooktacular, Halloween-decorated Mote Aquarium.
About Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright
Buoys and ghouls of all ages are invited to dress up in costume for a Night of Fish, Fun & Fright from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island, Sarasota.
Sail the spooky seas and discover creatures from the deep in a safe and fun trick-or-treating zone and explore our haunted house (recommended for children 8 and older).
Unearth sharks' teeth in "Coffin Creek," enjoy deep sea delights in the "Diner of the Dead" and take part in an education program geared toward ages 2-5. And of course, don’t miss our underwater pumpkin carving in our spooktacular shark exhibit!
Ticket prices:
$8 online in advance
$12 at the door ($10 for Mote Members)
www.mote.org/halloween
