Mote Membership Brochure

MEMBERSHIP

MOTE.ORG/JOIN 941.388.4441 ext. 373

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2014

YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE MORE THAN RIPPLES.

Join Mote Marine Laboratory today and help support the science of the sea.

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ince 1955, Mote has been working to explore, understand and unlock the mysteries of the sea to ensure that ocean resources are available for generations. After more than 60 years of ocean research, education and outreach, Mote stands as one of the largest independent nonprofit marine research organizations in the world. We educate thousands of children and adults about the importance of our oceans each year.

As a Mote Member you’ll get an insider’s view of worldrenowned research. With unlimited access to our visitorfriendly Aquarium, special educational opportunities and updates about Mote science, Mote Members truly belong to something great.

Mote Marine Laboratory is working to ensure that our marine and coastal environment is here for us, our children and for the future. By becoming a member, you will be investing in Mote’s mission, supporting important scientific research and essential educational outreach programs.

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Mote’s major programs are organized into three divisions: MARINE SCIENCE EXCELLENCE

Mote studies include a wide range of scientific disciplines.

Research programs include studies of human cancer using marine models and the effects of man-made and natural toxins on humans and the environment. Mote studies the health of wild fisheries, develops sustainable and successful fish restocking techniques and food production technologies and engineers new tools to help us better understand the health of the environment. Mote research programs also focus on understanding the population dynamics of manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and coral reefs and conservation and restoration efforts related to these species and ecosystems. For a full and current listing of Mote Marine Laboratory’s research programs and initiatives, please go to mote.org/research.

EDUCATION & OUTREACH AT MOTE

Mote is unique as one of the few scientific organizations in the world that combines marine research with public outreach featuring a major aquarium. Advancing public understanding of our oceans is critical to gaining support for protecting vital marine resources. Mote conducts extensive public outreach through education initiatives that reach audiences throughout the United States and internationally and through Mote Aquarium, which hosts more than 350,000 visitors a year in Sarasota, FL. Educational opportunities are an integral part of Mote’s mission. Our educators draw upon our world-class research to create a greater public understanding of the oceans for all ages. Mote Education Programs strive to increase science and ocean literacy in our audiences and to inspire global marine and environmental stewardship.

Mote serves more than 23,000 K–12 students and thousands of adults each year through its many programs, which are detailed online at mote.org/education.

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THE AQUARIUM

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Mote Aquarium has played a key role in Mote’s outreach efforts since 1980 by presenting exhibits and programs that reflect ongoing research in the laboratory and that stimulate curiosity. It displays more than 100 marine species. Exhibits range from small displays to large exhibits such as our 135,000 gallon shark habitat. Touch pools allow visitors to safely touch marine animals where trained volunteer docents assist visitors and answer questions. Mote’s Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center allows visitors to see resident manatees and sea turtles that cannot be returned to the wild. Behind the scenes, Mote also cares for stranded, sick or injured dolphins, whales and sea turtles in our animal hospitals with the goal of returning these species to the wild.

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Membership Categories & Benefits Mote Memberships pay for themselves with just two visits to our Aquarium. Plus, you will save hundreds of dollars at reciprocal partner attractions all over Florida!

One admission per visit LOGGERHEAD .................... $65 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited free visits to Mote Aquarium for the individual cardholder for one year.

Two admissions per visit DOLPHIN PAIR ................... $80 DUAL MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and one guest to the Aquarium for one year.

Four admissions per visit MANATEE FAMILY ............... $110 2-YEAR MANATEE FAMILY ... $190 (10% DISCOUNT) FAMILY MEMBERSHIP*

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to three guests to the Aquarium for one or two years.

Six admissions per visit JELLYFISH FAMILY ............... $160 2-YEAR JELLYFISH FAMILY ... $280 (10% DISCOUNT) FAMILY PLUS MEMBERSHIP*

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to five guests to the Aquarium for one or two years.

Eight admissions per visit SEAHORSE HERD ................ $300 FAMILY & FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP*

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to seven guests to the Aquarium for one year.

*Caretaker Option: $30 additional annual fee may be added to the Family or Family Plus and above levels.

Caretaker will be issued a Membership Card to be used when accompanying member’s children younger than 16.

Please bring valid photo ID.

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OCEAN ADVOCATE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS*

SEA STARS ......................... $500 Unlimited free visits to Mote Aquarium for cardholder and up to nine guests for one year, a total of 10 admissions per visit.

Invitation to annual Special Lecture Series Member/ Sponsor reception.

ANGELFISH ........................ $1,000 Unlimited free visits to Mote Aquarium for cardholder and up to 11 guests for one year, a total of 12 admissions per visit.

All the benefits available to the Sea Stars AND: Special invitation to an annual breakfast with the President of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

Exclusive discounts and priority booking for your own private events at a Mote venue (mote.org/venuerental to see options).

Membership Benefits ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE:

Reciprocal benefits granting Mote Members discounted admission at more than 100 zoos, aquariums and gardens across the country (mote.org/reciprocal).

Discounts on most purchases at Mote Aquarium gift shops, education programs, including summer camps and family programs, and the Sarasota Bay Explorer boat cruise.

Special discounts at Mote’s annual evening lecture series Subscription to Mote’s E-newsletter Mote Insider, and Mote Magazine, a magazine featuring updates about Mote and covering the stories of Mote’s sea science research.

Early registration for Mote summer camps.

Access to early ticket sales, including membership discount, for Mote’s “Night of Fish, Fun & Fright,” an annual family-friendly Halloween event.

Advance member-only viewing of special exhibits.

QUESTIONS?

Call 941-388-4441 ext. 373 or email membership@mote.org.

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Facilities MAIN CAMPUS & PUBLIC AQUARIUM MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941.388.4441 Fax: 941.388.4312 Internet: mote.org e-mail: info@mote.org

FIELD STATIONS & OFFICES

(Not open to the public — Scheduled tours available) MOTE AQUACULTURE PARK

12300 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone: 941.388.4541 Fax: 941.377.2905 CHARLOTTE HARBOR

P.O. Box 2197 Pineland, FL 33945 Phone 239.283.1622 Fax: 239.283.2466 TROPICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

24244 Overseas Highway Summerland Key, FL 33042 Phone: 305.745.2729 Fax: 305.745.2730

PUBLIC OUTREACH FACILITIES MOTE’S LIVING REEF EXHIBIT

Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex 33 East Quay Road Key West, FL 33040 Phone: 305.296.3551 Fax: 305.296.2325 MOTE MARINE LABORATORY BOCA GRANDE OFFICE

480 E. Railroad Avenue, Unit 7 Boca Grande, FL 33921 Phone: 941.855.9251

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Contact information: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 941.388.4441 ext. 373

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