The future of ocean discovery is on its way. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is preparing for the exciting opening of Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)—a world-class, 110,000-square-foot ...

July 6, 2025, was our final day of general-admission ticket sales at Mote Aquarium on City Island, Sarasota. Now, our Aquarium team is focused on preparing for the opening of Mote Science Education ...

Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call … ...

Wild About Wildlife Week From sea turtles to manatees to sharks and more, campers will embark on a virtual learning journey. Brought to you by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, … ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is excited to share the latest milestone in the process of opening the Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Mote’s long-standing plan in ...

Join Mote Marine Laboratory to watch the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July Fireworks from our coral nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina, a prime viewing spot on Blackwater Sound! Before ...

Escape the summer heat and dive into the wonders of the ocean with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium! Celebrate World Oceans Week by learning about loggerhead sea turtles and virtually exploring the ...

Otterly Pampered: A Night out for Mom! Whether you’re a mom, celebrating a mom, or just in need of some well-deserved pampering, join us for a special evening at Mote Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Center ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium released two sub-adult loggerhead sea turtles—nicknamed “Grimm” and “Monique”—back into the Gulf following successful rehabilitation at Mote’s Sea Turtle ...

Learn from Mote Scientists about the aquaculture and stock enhancement activities Mote has conducted following the ‘responsible approach’. Tour facilities at Mote Aquaculture Research Park, see the 35 ...

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Mote SEA’s Aquarium Venue Exploration Hall, a breathtaking 10,000-square-foot space designed to captivate and inspire. Home to a spectacular 400,000-gallon tank, ...

With your support, Mote Marine Laboratory will… Complete our strong rebound from the hurricane impacts of 2024 with no interruptions to our vital marine science, conservation, and wildlife ...