Mote's 2015 Special Lecture Series will delve into the deep sea, explore how stingrays might benefit human health, share secrets of restoring coral reefs and more. The Series showcases world-famous speakers discussing marine-related topics on Monday evenings in February and March.
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Mote's 2015 Special Lecture Series will delve into the deep sea, explore how stingrays might benefit human health, share secrets of restoring coral reefs and more. The Series showcases world-famous speakers discussing marine-related topics on Monday evenings in February and March.
Mote offers a special thanks to our Series sponsors, Robert and Jill Williams.
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 Dr. Craig McClain
 Dr. Friedhelm Krupp
 Dr. Kim Ritchie
 Dr. Carl Luer
 Dr. David Vaughan
 Dr. David Gallo
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Lectures and Speakers
- Feb. 2: Dr. Craig McClain: "An Empire Lacking Food: The Astonishing Existence of Life on the Deep Seafloor"
- Feb. 9: Dr. Friedhelm Krupp: "Marine Biodiversity of the Socotra Archipelago — the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean"
- Feb. 16: Dr. Kim Ritchie: "Corals in a Microbial World"
- Feb. 23: Dr. Carl Luer: "Stingrays and Human Health: Potential Applications in Antibiotics"
- March 2: Dr. David Vaughan: "Restoring the Reefs, and in Our Lifetime!"
- March 9: Dr. David Gallo: "Deep Sea — Deep Secrets: Exploring and Understanding the Undersea World"
Details for Attendees
- Time: 7:30 p.m. Mondays - Feb. 2 to March 9.
- Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sea Cinema, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL, 34236.
- Ticket Price: $12/ticket per lecture for Mote members. $15/ticket per lecture for non-members. Students, teachers & volunteers without membership can purchase tickets at the member rate with a discount code by contacting lecture@mote.org or (941) 388-4441, ext. 348.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. A limited number of tickets might be available at the door on lecture nights, but we cannot guarantee availability. Tickets are non-refundable unless Mote cancels the lecture.
- Questions: Please call 941-388-4441, ext. 691 to leave a message for Mote staff, or email lecture@mote.org.
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Founded in 1955, Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 research organization based in Sarasota, Fla., with field stations in eastern Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor and the Florida Keys. Mote is dedicated to today's research for tomorrow's oceans with an emphasis on world-class research relevant to conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, healthy habitats and natural resources.
Research programs include studies of human cancer using marine models, the effects of man-made and natural toxins on humans and on the environment, the heath of wild fisheries, developing sustainable and successful fish restocking techniques and food production technologies and the development of ocean technology 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 on conservation and restoration efforts related to these species and ecosystems.
Mote's vision includes positively impacting public policy through science-based outreach and education. Showcasing this research is The Aquarium at Mote, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 365 days a year. Learn more at www.mote.org.
Mote Marine Laboratory meets all requirements specified by the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act. A copy of the official registration #SC01050 and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
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