EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Free WAVE on 11/3
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The SEA Show streams live each month, free for everyone to watch. Each session explores a new ocean topic designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Sea our events calendar below for upcoming showtimes.
๐พ Oct TBD | 1:00 pm ET | 9-12+ | Wisdom from the Wild for Youths*
๐ Fri Oct 31 | 12:00 pm ET | 6-12+ | Ask The Ocean
๐ชผ Nov 3 | 1:00 pm ET | K-12+ | World Jellyfish Day / Nat'l Distance Learning Week
๐ฑ Mar 22 | 1:00 pm ET | K-6 | Spring / Does it Grow in the Ocean?*
๐ Apr 22 | 1:00 pm ET | K-6 | Earth Day / Does it Go in the Ocean?*
๐ Check out the Mote Education calendar for more events.ย
ย ๐ง Email: marven@mote.org
ย ๐ Call: 941-388-2904
Celebrate World Jellyfish Day with a free Wonderful Animal Virtual Encounter (WAVE) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Using our new Mote Aquarium Roving Virtual Exhibit Navigator (MARVEN), our educators will give you a live look at jellyfish in the new Mote Science Education Aquarium. Discover fascinating facts about these drifting ocean wonders and ask your questions in real time. Perfect for ocean enthusiasts of all ages.
๐๏ธ Space is limited. Tickets available starting Sep 5.
๐ Book your own on-demand Jellyfish WAVE anytime.
Help Mote continueย providing FREE Virtual Focus Trips to students, teachers, families, and lifelong learners by making a donation today.
In partnership with the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration.
๐ Live at 1:00 PM ET
๐ป One-click registration โ easy and free
๐ For Kโ6, but all ages are welcome.
๐ Oct 29 | 1:00 pm | Slime Time / Sea Slug Day
โ๏ธ Dec 17 | 1:00 pm | Next Time You See a Snowflake
If you need ASL interpretation for a program, please contact info@cilc.org.
Thank you to the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC), who has been supporting families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing since 1967, for their partnership in providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for select livestreams.
See what virtual learning with Mote Marine Laboratory is like for free. These engaging sessions offer insights into marine science, conservation, and the research happening at the lab.
Note: Not every program will be available as a recording, and this limited selection is subject to change.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos, including animal spotlights, behind-the-scenes care, research updates, and virtual learning content. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a moment of ocean discovery.
๐ฅ๏ธ Dive into Dot Day: An Aquatic Celebration (09/20/2023โ49m)
๐ฅ๏ธ Halloween A-Scare-ium Tour (10/25/2023โ41m)
๐ฅ๏ธ Virtual Excursions Australia (02/16/2023โ48m)
๐ฅ๏ธ Spring Into Adventure Educator Demo Day (03/27/2024โ28m)
๐๏ธ The FizzicsEd Podcast (01/13/2023โ28m)
๐ฐ How the Mote Marine Laboratory Livestreams Its Distance Learning Programs for Kids
๐ฐ Education Matters: Teaching Kids the Magic of the Underwater World
Every January, Mote hosts its Science Lecture Series featuring Mote scientists who share their world-class research on Monday evenings. These events are livestreamed in partnership with CILC Roam from Home.
2025 Lecture Series
Donโt miss this conversation that explores how interactive distance learning experiences open a door to an authentic global classroom for learners of all ages.
Get a firsthand look at how Mote connects classrooms and community groups to the world of marine science. During this behind-the-scenes session, youโll meet MARVEN (Mote Aquarium Roving Virtual Exhibit Navigator) and see how our educators bring research, animals, and exhibits into your learning space.
Weโll also show you affordable, easy-to-use technology options and share tips for scheduling, customizing, and engaging your learners.ย
Center for Interactive Learnign and Collaboration โ Connecting for a Cause, online โ October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm ET
Behind the Velvet Rope Virtual Fundraiser, a night of discovery and connection featuring the Mote Science Education Aquarium.
National Association for Interpretation 2025, Virginia Beach, Virginia โ November 11-15, 2025
Meet Me in the Mangroves - Virtual Estuary Explorations
Florida Marine Science Educators Association 2026, Fort Pierce, Florida โ April 23 to April 25, 2026