Oceanic Evening 2026

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosts an elegant fundraising gala inside the Exploration Hall of its Science Education Aquarium facility. Attendees, dressed in either black-tie attire or elaborate costumes, gather for a formal seated dinner followed by live musical entertainment. The evening serves as a primary financial driver for the organization's ocean conservation and research initiatives. The venue provides a marine-focused backdrop for the philanthropic gathering, intertwining the laboratory's scientific mission with high-end social networking.