Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to share an exciting milestone on the journey to opening Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park.

July 6 marks the final day Mote Aquarium on City Island will be open for public operations. After this date, Mote’s focus will shift to animal quarantine and transfers, along with staff and volunteer training for Mote SEA.

Check back here for continued updates as we make progress toward opening day! Mote Marine Laboratory will continue advancing research, conservation, and a variety of education programs from our established campus on City Island in Sarasota.