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Give back to the sea while treating yourself and your favorite sea fans: Check out these great gifts from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and the partners who support us below!
For even more great gifts, please visit our gift shop on site at Mote Aquarium.
 


 

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Mote masks, Mote T-shirts made with recycled materials, stainless steel tumblers and other gifts will help you celebrate your love of the ocean and support Mote's critical mission of marine science, conservation and education.
 

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Protect Our Reefs license plate


Florida drivers can help support our "rainforests of the sea" by purchasing the Protect Our Reefs license plate. Each plate provides a $25 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory to help fund coral research, restoration, education and conservation.
 

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Enzymedica 
Products: Aqua Biome Fish Oil

 

This unique omega blend is designed to benefit your health and the health of our oceans. Each Aqua Biome purchase contributes support to Mote's crucial effort to restore depleted coral reefs.

 

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Monica’s Boutique / Silver City Sarasota
Products: Tide Away jewelry collection

 

For each Tide Away piece sold, Silver City Sarasota donates 25% to Mote’s essential research on Florida red tides. Mote scientists study how these harmful algal blooms occur in the Gulf of Mexico and how to reduce their impacts to people and wildlife.

 

 

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Waterlust
Products: Ocean science-themed apparel

 

These stylish tops, leggings and other active apparel are made from recycled materials and printed with amazing patterns celebrating ocean species that need our help. The Sea Fan print benefits Mote's coral reef restoration and the Spotted Eagle Ray print benefits Mote's shark and ray research.

 

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Legend Bracelet
Product: Coral Legend Bracelet

 

Every five Coral Legend Bracelets sold help Mote to plant one coral onto depleted reefs. Mote leads innovative, science-based efforts to restore Florida’s Coral Reef, an imperiled “rainforest of the sea.” Your bracelet contains a capsule of sand from the area where your coral is planted.

 

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Tervis
Products: Insulated drink tumblers

 

Double-walled Tervis Tumblers keep your drinks hot or cold longer and feature stylish ocean motifs—hammerhead sharks and coral reefs—to celebrate and support marine science at Mote. Mote leads marine science worldwide, with more than 20 diverse research programs.

 

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Manatee Gourmet Coffee
Products: Coffee, mugs, manatee swag

 

Enjoy delicious coffee and manatee merch that helps to support manatees and their habitats. A portion of proceeds are donated to Mote, where scientists study Florida manatees to support conservation and management of this threatened species.

 

 

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Los Cayos
Product: Compact, sustainable litter bag

 

Los Cayos Apparel has collaborated with Mote Marine Laboratory and Barrel Bag to bring you this reusable, durable, washable bag for litter pickup, especially plastic. Fits in your glovebox / boat box until you're ready to leave the area better than when you arrived. $5 per bag donated to Mote. 

 

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Florida Pure Sea Salt

Gecko's Grill & Pub

Gecko's Grill & Pub has been supporting Mote since 2018 when Southwest Florida was hit by red tide. The folks in their restaurant group whipped up a new cocktail, the Shark Lady, and pledged to donate $1 to Mote for each cocktail sold. Visit any one of their 6 locations, or the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, and try out the Shark Lady drink while supporting Mote!

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Buff City Soap

Buff City Soap

Product: "Coral Reefer" handmade soap bar
Smells Like Protecting Our Reefs, Oceans, & the Precious Life Within Them.

Buff City Soaps are on a mission to create handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodies to make your skin happy. Purchase their "Coral Reefer" from their Gulf Breeze location and for each bar sold, $1 will be donated to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to help save our coral reefs! You can call in your order and they'll ship it directly to you!

 

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Ultra-Yacht Charter

Product: Yacht Charter

 

Offering three classes of full-customizable and all-inclusive charters, as well as an Eco-Tour on an All-Electric boat, ULTRA-YACHT is the perfect way to get on the water and admire Florida's marine environment. We strongly believe in protecting the nature and sea life that makes what we do possible. With your purchase of a Private Charter Gift Card, ULTRA-YACHT will donate a portion of each sale to Mote.

 

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Sebba Shade

Product: Inflatable sun shade for boats

 

Our huge shade canopies are designed specifically for boaters - stay shaded with Sebba Shade. A portion of the proceeds of every Sebba Shade sold directly helps our friends and partners at Mote.

 

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Sterling Caviar

Sterling Caviar

Our mission is to produce the finest sustainable California farmed white sturgeon and caviar roe in an environmentally responsible manner that respects the species, the environment, our communities, staff, and customers. We want our chefs to have a product that supports the current culture of transparency that consumers demand, and would be delighted to support you as a partner. We contribute to research to grow the wild population of California’s sturgeon- they are one of only two populations globally, listed as “of least concern”.

A portion of each sale will be donated to Mote.

 

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Reel Siesta Key

 

Reel Siesta Key was made to help the community and environment.  Founded by a Siesta Key local that lives on the water and fishes every day, Jacob created the brand and company Reel Siesta Key, to raise funds that help researchers fight against the red tide. Motivated after seeing the devastation of wildlife and the effects on the community, he’s made shirts to raise proceeds for Mote Marine Laboratory. Jacob’s family has lived on Siesta Key for multiple generations and he’s determined to preserve it for future generations to enjoy! 20% of the profits are donated back to Mote.

 

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SALT Tequila is a culmination of years of determination, innovation, expertise and countless blends that inspired a clear, smooth, sweet and naturally flavored 100% Agave Tequila

Splash Beverage Group is donating $1 from the sale of every bottle of SALT Tequila on display at select locations. Check out their website to find all the places you can find your bottle of SALT!

 

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Scarlet Macaw
Product: Women's Clothing

 

Scarlet Macaw has been supplying locals and visitors alike with fashionable women's wear since 1993. They treasure their customers and pride themselves on friendly service, excellent selections, and affordable pricing.

Scarlet Macaw is donating 10% from the sale of every item marked "marine life" or "give back". Check out their website and let them help you look & feel your best!

 

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SeaMonkey Apparel
Product: Apparel

SeaMonkey Apparel is a brand created for those with a passion for living the coastal lifestyle and who share a love of the ocean. SeaMonkey Apparel, owned by a husband and wife who are local to the Sarasota/Bradenton area, was inspired by their exploration of amazing and beautiful coastal areas around the globe. Incorporated into SeaMonkey’s unique designs are a representation of these coastal locations containing untouched and pristine beauty, many of which are off the beaten path.

SeaMonkey Apparel has partnered with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and will donate $1 of every sale to Mote's mission.

 

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Local Tea Company
Product: Herbal tea

Created to honor the marine research conducted at Mote Marine Laboratory, Mote Beach Tea is a combination of fruits and herbs, including coconut, apple, hibiscus, rosehips, and pineapple. This herbal tea contains no sugar and is naturally caffeine-free. High in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this tea is wonderful hot as a calming bedtime drink, iced for a delicious drink all day, and frozen as a popsicle in the summer.

Local tea company donates a portion of all sales of Mote Beach Tea back to Mote to support their ongoing activities. 

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Salt Life
Product: Apparel


Help support conservation efforts in Florida with our Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
men’s short-sleeved tee shirt. The net profits from the sale of this shirt will go towards
innovative coral restoration efforts, sustainable aquaculture systems, red tide research,
marine animal science, conservation and rehabilitation programs, and much more.

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Southern Helm


As Florida natives, the ocean has always been a huge part of our lives. We spend most of our free time on the water, where we find peace, clarity, and have made countless memories. Due to our love for the ocean, we wanted to bring our beautiful artwork and creative images to life and find a way to help protect Florida’s coral reefs and marine animals. Partnering with Mote Marine is the perfect way for us to achieve that goal. Our mission is to help support ocean conservation and restore depleting coral reefs by empowering people to protect and save our ocean.

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