Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota – Aquarium & Marine Science

Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota is one of the most fascinating marine attractions on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located in the beautiful waterfront city of Sarasota, the renowned Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium combines world-class marine research with interactive exhibits that inspire visitors to learn more about ocean conservation.

Founded in 1955, the nonprofit institution has grown into an internationally recognized marine research center dedicated to advancing marine science, conservation, and environmental education. Scientists at Mote conduct groundbreaking studies on sharks, sea turtles, coral reefs, fisheries, and marine ecosystems while sharing their discoveries with the public.

The public aquarium allows visitors to experience marine life up close. Guests can explore exhibits featuring sharks, manatees, sea turtles, otters, and vibrant coral reef habitats. Educational displays and interactive programs make the aquarium an ideal destination for families, students, and anyone interested in ocean science.

Beyond its exhibits, Mote Marine Laboratory plays a critical role in marine conservation. Its research programs focus on protecting marine biodiversity, restoring coral reefs, improving fisheries sustainability, and developing technologies that help scientists better understand ocean health.

Open year-round, the aquarium welcomes guests daily and offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with marine life while supporting important scientific research that benefits oceans around the world.

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1 Review for MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Sarasota-Online 33 Reviews

Support MOTE May 21, 2019 3:53 am

5.0

If you want to learn and see more about the nature in Sarasota Bay, we can recommend you a trip with the “Explorer”. During the trip with this “mote-ship” a lot will be explained and shown to you. Among other things, a net that is pulled along the seabed for a while and then lifted up will show you which smaller and somewhat larger animals live in Sarasota Bay. Of course, after the explanation and after you have had a chance to look at them closely, all the animals will be released back into the wild.

Mote Marine has been very successful in breeding endangered sturgeon (sturgeon) for several years. The fish farm is located on Fruitville Road east of I 75, but is not open to the public. “Mote Marine Sturgeon” (Madfish Grill) and “Mote Marine Caviar” (Libbys) are now served at some Sarasota establishments. Both caviar and the sturgeon meat are absolutely delicious. The caviar is only available at Mote from time to time. Terri Deppe terrid@mote.org organizes “Caviar & Sturgeon (Sturgeon) Sale” about every 2 months (more in the winter months) via e-mail. You can then order from her and pick up at Mote Marine Aquarium on a specific day in the afternoon. So really only suitable if you live in the Sarasota area or are here for a long time. You can also order Mote Marine caviar on the internet at.
https://caviarstar.com, but a lot more expensive than directly from Mote.