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...

Marvel comic book features Mote scientist

Dr. Tracy Fanara of Mote Marine Laboratory is featured in the newest issue of the Marvel comic “The Unstoppable Wasp,” written by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by Elsa Charretier. "The Unstoppable Wasp" chronicles the adventures super genius and incredible scientist Nadia, daughter of the original...

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...