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2017 Holiday gift guide for ocean lovers

It’s the Mote wonderful time of the year! Brighten a loved one’s day with holiday gifts that support our oceans. Gift membership: Starting at just $65, membership provides year-round admission to Mote Aquarium, exclusive event passes, reciprocal benefits at other educational attractions and more....

Bacchus on the Beach to benefit Mote Marine Laboratory

Written by: Shelby Isaacson The 7th annual Bacchus on the Beach Stone Crab Celebration & Winemaker Auction will take place at The Resort at Longboat Key Club November 10, 2017, starting at 5:30 pm. Renowned for bringing some of the most prestigious winemakers and producers to the beautiful beach-setting...

High schoolers: Apply for winter Ocean Technology Club

Sarasota-Manatee high school students are invited to apply by Nov. 30 for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Ocean Technology Club, which begins its winter meetings on Jan. 18, 2018. The club will allow selected students and teachers to explore oceanography, physics, chemistry, electronic circuitry and computer...

Free Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum – October 12th

The Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum — a group for anglers, scientists and others seeking to proactively address fisheries management and science topics in the Sarasota Bay area — is gearing up for its October meeting. During the meeting attendees will hear from Damon Moore, an Environmental Program...

Back by Popular Demand: $6 Saturdays at Mote

Written by: Shelby Isaacson Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September. As an independent, nonprofit research and education institution, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has succeeded through its wonderful partnerships with...

Electrify the Island: Cancelled Due to Hurricane Irma

Electrify the Island in conjunction with National Drive Electric Week was scheduled to take place place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, on the grounds of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on City Island, Sarasota.  Due to Hurricane Irma’s current status the event has been cancelled. We...

Mote highlights eco-friendly practices

To celebrate the limited-time exhibit "Sea Debris: Awareness through Art" at Mote Aquarium in 2017–2018, Mote's team shared the following highlights from our efforts to address marine debris and advance other sustainability goals. City Island campus in Sarasota Florida (including Mote Aquarium) Informing...