Monroe County residents dive for FREE! Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and gain hands-on training in skills used to study and restore coral reefs. Whether you’re an ...

Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) is located at 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. Reserve tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Purchase a membership to visit year ...

Florida Keys Volunteers for Mote Marine Laboratory assist Mote staff with research or outreach and gain hands-on experience and knowledge. See below for our current opportunities in Key Largo, ...

Applications are now open! Application deadline is June 30th, 2026. The Mote Marine Laboratory Research Apprenticeship Program (Mote RAP) offers a one-year intensive, fully immersive fellowship to ...

Join us on Friday, June 19, for a special SEA & Savor evening under the Florida’s Gulf Coast Portal at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA). This unique multi-course dining experience … ...

This family yoga session invites parents and children to move, stretch, and breathe together through playful poses, yoga-inspired games, and moments of relaxation. Along the way, we’ll explore our ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Morton to its Board of Trustees. A respected Sarasota business owner and community advocate, Mr. Morton brings decades ...

July 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ...

Hermit crabs are always looking for a larger shell to inhabit. Found in grass flats, sandy and rocky bottom habitats, flat claw hermit crabs are common in the Gulf of Mexico. Hermit crabs rely on ...

Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, ecotravelers and families are encouraged to celebrate the marine environment at Mote’s Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration. Proceeds and donations from the festival ...

Saving our oceans begins with saving lives. We rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles and marine mammals who have been struck by boats, entangled in fishing line, poisoned by red tide and more.

Organizations may now apply for grant funds to support their Florida-based coral research & STEM education. Read the 2026 announcement, eligibility criteria and other application details below. There ...