July 7-9: Lionfish Derby off Sarasota

Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the fourth annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, which invites scuba divers to compete for more than $3,500 in cash prizes by netting or spearing lionfish in an effort to control the spread of this invasive species. The derby will take place from July 7-9 with its home base...

June 26 – July 1: Shark Days at Mote

Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the third annual Shark Days at Mote: Real Sharks, Real Science. From June 26-July 1, 2017, Mote will dive into the research on these incredible animals during a week of events, activities and jaw-some fun for the whole family. Details and registration: www.mote.org/sharkdays This...

June 3: Celebrate World Oceans Day at Mote

A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join the fun during the World Oceans Day Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Mote Aquarium.  The family festival is free with regular paid admission to Mote Aquarium and is free for Mote Members. World Oceans Day is an...

April 22: Sail across Sarasota Bay for a good cause

Mote Marine Laboratory and the Bird Key Yacht Club have joined forces to present The Sarasota Bay Cup: The Mote Marine Laboratory Regatta, the longest running sailing regatta held annually on Sarasota Bay, which will take place Saturday, April 22, 2017. The regatta will be sailed by as many as 100...