Life Support Systems Internship
Life Support Systems Internships There are Life Support Systems Internship positions available at two of Mote’s campuses. The internship below is based at Mote...
Report Ray Sightings
Since 2009, Mote Researchers have been collecting data on three pelagic ray species: spotted eagle rays, manta rays and devil rays. All three are classified as “Endangered” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature...
Conservation Science at Home
One of the many legacies of Mote’s shark research is that it has been used by the U.S. federal and state governments to regulate and manage shark fishing in our waters. Center for Shark...
Tracking International Trade
The single greatest threat to sharks and rays is overfishing. A large part of overfishing...
Global FinPrint
Reef sharks are in trouble worldwide. Here at Mote Marine Laboratory &...
Mote Aquarium Sciences Apprenticeship Program (ASAP)
THE APPLICATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED. The Mote Aquarium Sciences Apprenticeship Program (Mote ASAP)...
Aquarium Sciences & Animal Care URE
Aquarium Sciences & Animal Care URE Internship Mentor: Amanda Felix Fish & Invertebrate Department URE students should have an interest in all aspects of the science of caring for public aquarium...
Ray Biology & Conservation URE
This program is not currently accepting interns. Explore other Mote URE opportunities Ray Biology...
Marine Immunology REU
Marine Immunology REU Internship Mentor: Dr. Cathy Walsh As manager of Mote's Marine...
Marine Experimental Research Facility (MERF) Internship
Marine Experimental Research Facility Internship This internship focuses on the Marine Experimental Research Facility (MERF) where interns will be involved with the housing, care, maintenance and essential...
Marine Biomedical Research & Marine Immunology Internship
Marine Biomedical Research & Marine Immunology Internship Internship Mentor: Dr. Cathy Walsh The Marine...
Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote (CFEMM)
Fishing is a $200-billion industry in the United States, providing 1.7 million jobs. The economically important Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery includes more than 890 commercial reef fish permitted vessels and comprises 31 species...
Deep Thoughts Blog: Exploring blue holes
Introduction In September 2020, scientists undertook one of their deepest and most challenging missions yet into the Gulf of Mexico’s blue holes—underwater caves, springs and sinkholes being explored for their unique...
Venue Rentals
From mid-size rooms to larger halls to a Chickee Hut that provides a unique outdoor setting with a Southwest Florida feel, our waterfront location showcases everything that is special about Sarasota and her islands. Each year, millions...
Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas exhibit gallery
Gallery at a Glance Here is a glimpse of what visitors can experience in the Oh Baby! exhibit gallery. A shark touch pool with 9- to 12-inch sharks of the Pacific Ocean. ...
Shark Zone exhibit gallery
Gallery at a Glance Join us for Narrated Shark Training Sessions at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You'll see sharks that are trained to swim to targets for their...
Jack Morris
Jack Morris joined the Center for Shark Research in April of 2001 as a staff biologist and field support for a variety of shark migration projects. In 2005 he was promoted to senior biologist and manager of the Marine Experimental...
Dr. Carl Luer
Since joining Mote Marine Laboratory in 1979 to initiate and manage a marine biomedical research program, Dr. Luer has been involved with several studies utilizing sharks, skates, and rays as model systems and sources of research...
Mote and Taiwan formalize major partnership in heat-resiliency coral research and restoration
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for international collaboration on heat-resilient coral research and restoration with three science-focused entities based in Taiwan and the U.S.: Delta...
Sea Snooze (Sarasota)
Sea Snoozes are back! Do sharks sleep? What does a manatee dream about? Find out during a Sea Snooze at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium! Learn about our resident animals and Mote research through scavenger hunts, science...
Field Trips (Sarasota)
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR WEEKDAY ONSITE FIELD TRIPS THROUGH MAY 2024. WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR VIRTUAL AND SELF GUIDED FIELD TRIPS IN JUNE - AUGUST 2024.
Lifelong Learning (Virtual)
Marine Science 101 Self-paced Course via Google Classroom We welcome you to explore the world of marine science through this engaging series of online, self-paced lessons recorded by a Mote education professional....
Lifelong Learning (Sarasota)
Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101 Curious about our oceans? Interested...
Day Camps (Sarasota)
Join us for Mote Day Camps all year long! Each session combines our groundbreaking research with fun, hands-on, and age-appropriate, inquiry-based activities. Campers can discover the wonders of marine animals and environments...
Classroom Outreach Programs (Sarasota)
Mote Educators bring fun, inquiry-based and hands-on learning experiences to your school. Using relevant, real time data and information, we dive into marine science with your students, helping them better understand science concepts...
Science Talks
Guest Speakers from Mote Mote's professional Educators will come to you and share a multimedia presentation on the marine science topic of your choice. Science Talks feature Mote's research programs locally and around the...
Dr. Demian Chapman
As a Senior Scientist in Mote's Research Division, Dr. Chapman also serves as the Manager for the Sharks & Rays Conservation Research Program and holds the title of Perry W. Gilbert Chair in Shark Research.
Valerie Hagan
Valerie is a Sarasota native who can credit much of her interest in sharks and rays to being raised around Mote Marine Lab. She joined staff in 2016 and is proud to be working directly towards shark and ray conservation on both...