Mote Aquarium visitors help celebrate World Oceans Day

Young and old enjoy displays, education and fun.

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Visitors streaming into Mote Aquarium on City Island on Saturday, June 8, got a little something extra in the form of a celebration for World Oceans Day.

In addition to Mote's regular attractions, visitors were treated to educational displays from students and Mote volunteers and interns, music treats. Also, Mote staff and volunteers were on hand to present plenty of hands-on sessions about the sea and the creatures that live in it.

The United Nations designated June 8 as World Oceans Day in 2008.

Cleanups also were held at Siesta Key Beach and New Pass. 

 

Star Perkins and Aaron Lamora were among a group of home-schooled students who created a display about plastics in the oceans.
Star Perkins and Aaron Lamora were among a group of home-schooled students who created a display about plastics in the oceans.
Landon Crockett, left, and Ethan Lamora, with the shark head, worked on a display about shark misconceptions.
Landon Crockett, left, and Ethan Lamora, with the shark head, worked on a display about shark misconceptions.
Aria Fischer, 3, and Devin Tholl took a coloring break.
Aria Fischer, 3, and Devin Tholl took a coloring break.
Ana Koro, 4, worked on coloring a crown.
Ana Koro, 4, worked on coloring a crown.
Ariella Shapiro, 3, checked out the living creatures in a display.
Ariella Shapiro, 3, checked out the living creatures in a display.
The Garbage Men performed.
The Garbage Men performed.
Kelsee Trassier took part in the face-painting booth.
Kelsee Trassier took part in the face-painting booth.
Peyton Jennings, left, and Carter Jacquinto listen to interns Halle Bell, left, and Emma Harllee at their booth about plastic bottles.
Peyton Jennings, left, and Carter Jacquinto listen to interns Halle Bell, left, and Emma Harllee at their booth about plastic bottles.
Kelly Bang, left, and 3-year-old Presley came from Fort Myers with their family.
Kelly Bang, left, and 3-year-old Presley came from Fort Myers with their family.
The common theme among the display booths from students and sponsors was education.
The common theme among the display booths from students and sponsors was education.
Gene Hodsdon, left, helps EveryOne Rocks tune up before their performance.
Gene Hodsdon, left, helps EveryOne Rocks tune up before their performance.

 

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