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It\u2019s the Mote wonderful time of the year! Brighten a loved one\u2019s day with holiday gifts that support our oceans.<\/p>\n

Gift membership: <\/strong>Starting at just $65, membership provides year-round admission to Mote Aquarium<\/a>, exclusive event passes, reciprocal benefits at other educational attractions and more. Enjoy the warm, fuzzy feeling of supporting marine animal care, science and conservation at Mote.<\/p>\n

Stylish SEAsonal special: <\/strong>Now through Dec. 24: Zemil Jewelers at 1484 Main Street, Sarasota<\/a>, will donate 10 percent proceeds from marine- and nautical-themed jewelry to Mote.<\/p>\n

Reef plate: <\/strong>Help loved ones in Florida drive coral reef conservation<\/a> by giving them the Protect Our Reefs specialty license plate. Each plate sale provides $25 for coral research, restoration and conservation by Mote and others.<\/p>\n

Adopt an animal:<\/strong> Share the love by adopting a shark, stingray, otter, sea turtle or another resident animal in Mote Aquarium. Starting at $30, adoptions benefit Mote\u2019s resident animals and make great gifts<\/a>. Recipients get an adoption certificate, letter from the animal\u2019s caregiver and more.<\/p>\n

Personalized brick:<\/strong> Engrave your loved one\u2019s name into a brick within Mote Aquarium<\/a>, celebrating holidays past, present and future.<\/p>\n

Mote\u2019s gift shop: <\/strong>From ocean-themed jewelry and Mote apparel to plush sea critters and marine-focused books, you\u2019ll find something for each member of the family at Mote Aquarium\u2019s gift shop on City Island, Sarasota.<\/p>\n

Amazon smile: <\/strong>Purchase your holiday gifts through AmazonSmile, and Amazon will donate a portion of every eligible purchase to Mote or your selected charity.\u00a0Sign up.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t forget to come meet Santa Jaws: <\/strong>Santa\u2019s helper shark from noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 16 in Mote Aquarium. Santa Jaws \u2014 Mote mascot Gilly the shark dressed for the holidays \u2014 can\u2019t wait to greet you with best fishes for the holiday season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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