Sarasota County
July 17 - August 28, 2023
Registration closes at Noon on July 12, 2023
(Course Code: fs23-11)
In-Person Class Facilities
Sarasota Audubon Nature Center
999 Center Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Mote Aquaculture Research Park
12300 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
Instructor Information
Lead and Point of Contact: Jason Robertshaw, Program Manager for Virtual Learning
Organization: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Phone: 941-388-2904
Email: endlessoceans@mote.org
Website: https://mote.org/fmnp
Tentative Course Agenda
Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.
Course Guidelines
Covid-19 Safety Precautions
TIn light of the latest CDC updates and guidance from UF health experts, we no longer require masks during in-person FMNP activities but welcome masks for those who wish to wear them and voice support for those who do.
Live Online Meeting
Indicates when you are required to be online (Zoom) at the designated time to participate in course presentations, discussions, and activities. Attendance will be taken by the instructor. To participate, you must have:
- Zoom application downloaded to their personal computer (https://zoom.us/)
- An internet connection suitable for live streaming (wired or wireless)
- Headset, or speakers and microphone (most laptops have this included)
- Web camera (most laptops have this included)
- A quiet location where you will not be disturbed
Classroom Presentations
Class on Days 1, 2 and 5 will be live online via Zoom. Days 3, 4 and 6 will be held in-person at three different locations: listed in the agenda. In the classroom, it might be very warm or very cool—please, dress accordingly.
Instructors will provide detailed directions via email prior to the first class and ongoing throughout class prior to each field trip/new location. Please contact instructor if you have any questions.
In-Person Field Trips
Locations and times subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify meeting information. Transportation and lunches are not included. Times do not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations.
Attendance Policy:
- You cannot miss more than 8 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
- To receive certification, the 8 hours or less missed must be made up by completing an assignment of equal time and content. Approval of the Instructor is required.
- If total hours missed exceeds 8 hours, certification is not possible regardless of material made up.
- All absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance. In case of emergencies, please notify Instructor as soon as possible.
“An Equal Opportunity Institution”
We are building a legacy of informed citizens to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural ecosystems. To ensure we continue inspiring conservation education and action for decades to come, we need to raise $2 million to establish an endowment for an FMNP Program Leader in perpetuity.
Ripples spread when a single pebble is dropped. Please consider contributing to the FMNP Endowment Fund, or contact Dr. Main at mmain@ufl.edu to discuss options for a major gift. Thank you for your ongoing actions to help conserve Florida’s environment for future generations to enjoy!
