This blog highlights Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s virtual learning programs and lifelong learning programs, offering resources, updates, and inspiration for learners of all ages. We regularly share new content about how Mote connects class...
The Mote Aquaculture Research Park (MAP) was constructed in 2001 to pioneer the development of sustainable aquaculture technology. This research helps feed the world, restock depleted species, and supports the growth of a domestic...
Meet the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin), a bedotted turtle that thrives in our estuaries. What makes them unique? Diamondback terrapins are the only turtle species in North America that live exclusively in brackish wa...
Every great journey begins with a map. When you bring your learners on a Virtual Focus Trip™ with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, we want you to have the tools to make it both engaging and meaningful. We’ve designed a simple pla...
SEA Me Read PlusSave almost 20%—get twice the story, critters, and fun Kick off the new school year with a smart start by combining reading, science, and live animals into one. Pair select SEA Me Read storytimes with companion Wonde...
Our Virtual Science Talks connect Grades 6–12 and lifelong learners with Mote Marine Laboratory’s cutting-edge research—live, interactive, and tailored for your audience. Whether you teach marine biology, environmental science, or want...
M.A.R.V.E.N. is a mobile livestreaming cart that connects learners of all ages to Mote’s science programs. Funded through a grant from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, M.A.R.V.E.N. brings live, interactive Virtual Focus Trips to classr...
The Myakka Headwaters Preserve is a unique conservation area protecting the origin of the Myakka River, one of Florida’s designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. This 432-acre property, owned and managed by Big Waters Land Trust, features rar...
Meet the Roseate Spoonbill 🌸🐦 With brilliant pink plumage and a unique spatula-shaped bill, the roseate spoonbill is one of Florida’s most striking wading birds. Spoonbills feed by touch, slowly sweeping their sensitive bills through the w...
Ready to dive into a game that makes learning marine science fun? Tidal Trivia is a printable board game that takes players on an adventure through Mote’s underwater world—using real science, animal facts, and quick thinking. W...
