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Mote Marine Laboratory is located in Sarasota, Florida. Mote Marine Laboratory brings marine science right into your classroom via video-conferencing.

SeaTrek currently offers videoconference science programs geared for grades 4th-8th (students age 9-13 years). Free companion curricula are available for our science videoconference programs (click on images below). We can deliver videoconference programs via ISDN up to 384 Kbps (H.320) or via Internet2 up to 768 Kbps (H.323). Videoconference science programs typically last between 45-60 minutes and costs $145 USD.

Science Videoconference Programs

SHARKS: Devouring the Myths (V01) Don't be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! Find out why it's more dangerous to be at home than in the water with these fascinating creatures. SHARKS program overview and curriculum, click here. Running time: Approximately 50 minutes. Program Fee: $145.00 Grade Level: 4th-8th grade (students age 9-13 years).
SEA TURTLES: Amazing Reptiles of the Sea (V02) A lively gameshow format reveals why sea turtles are truly amazing! Also discover what a hatchling needs to survive in the open ocean and then take a tour of Mote's turtle exhibits. SEA TURTLE program overview and curriculum, click here. Running time: Approximately 50 minutes. Program Fee: $145.00 Grade Level: 4th-8th grade (students age 9-13 years).
Mammals, Mammoths, MANATEES! (V03) How do you train a 3000-pound relative of the elephant? Learn how Mote cares for Hugh and Buffett, our resident West Indian manatees, and find out how big and smart they are. MANATEES program overview and curriculum, click here. Running time: Approximately 50 minutes. Program Fee: $145.00 Grade Level: 4th-8th grade (students age 9-13 years).
MISSION: See Deep, ROV (V04) Explore how Remotely Operated Vehicles are used to enter the mysterious realms of the deep. Requires the use of a pocket tone-dialer. ROVS program overview and curriculum, click here. Running time: Approximately 50 minutes. Program Fee: $145.00 Grade Level: 4th-8th grade (students age 9-13 years).
Coastal Habitats (V07) Why are estuaries important? Discover the value of coastal habitats to wildlife and how important they are to people too. COASTALS program overview and curriculum, click here Running time: Approximately 50 minutes. Program Fee: $145.00 Grade Level: 4th-8th grade (students age 9-13 years).

Other Distance Learning Programs

SeaTrek Demonstration (V05)

This videoconference is geared for an adult audiences (e.g., teachers and administrators) and offers an overview of our most popular SeaTrek science programs. It is a great way to demonstrate videoconferencing technology and a popular choice for Professional Development programs.

SEATREK DEMO program overview and brochure, click here
Running time: 30 minute overview, followed by up to 20 minutes of Q&A.
Program Fee: $75.00
Grade Level: Adults.

JASON Project (31)

Much more than a videoconference! Since 1989, Mote Marine Laboratory has made the JASON Project available to local students. Learn more about the JASON broadcasts at Mote.

Science Videoconference Programs

SHARKS: Devouring the Myths (V01)

SEA TURTLES: Amazing Reptiles of the Sea (V02)

Mammals, Mammoths, MANATEES! (V03)

MISSION: See Deep, ROV (V04)

Coastal Habitats (V07)

SeaTrek Demonstration (V05)

JASON Project (31)