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Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), Sarasota, FL

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Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)

Public aquarium in Sarasota run by a nonprofit marine research laboratory, showing its scientific work to visitors.

225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243 · Sarasota, FL

About Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)

Mote Science Education Aquarium is the public aquarium of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, a nonprofit marine research organization. It is located at 225 University Town Center Drive in Sarasota, Florida, and presents the laboratory's research to visitors. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure entry at a preferred time, and memberships are offered for year-round visits. The laboratory also runs education programs, and its work spans several campuses including Sarasota and the Florida Keys.

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