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        • Coral Reef Ecosystems
        • Environmental Health
        • Fisheries & Aquaculture
        • Marine Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
      • Research Campuses
        • Sarasota
        • Mote Aquaculture Research Park
        • Florida Keys
      • Research Resources
        • Mote Staff
        • Research Library & Archives
        • Environmental Updates & Local Challenges
        • Internships
        • Protect Our Reefs Grant
        • Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
  • Visit
    • Explore Mote
      • Mote SEA — new Aquarium
    • Menu Container
      • Aquarium
        • Mote SEA — new Aquarium
        • All Visitor Locations
        • Animal Encyclopedia
        • Animal Patients
        • Adopt an Animal
        • Gift Guide
      • Experiences
        • Kayaking Programs
        • Kids & Families
        • Schools & Groups
        • Eco Boat Tours
        • Behind the Science Tours
      • Events
        • Event Calendar
        • Signature Events
        • Host an Event
        • Weddings & Proposals
        • Birthday Parties
  • Education
    • Attend Education Events
      • Explore Events
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      • Sarasota Area Programs
        • Schools & Groups
        • Kids & Families
        • College & Adults
        • Virtual Learning
        • Behind the Science Tours
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        • Schools & Groups
        • Kids & Families
        • College & Adults
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      • Education Resources
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        • Resources for Teachers
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        • Become a Sponsor
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      • Get Involved
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        • Volunteer
        • Citizen Science
        • Create a Facebook Fundraiser
        • Buy a License Plate
        • Adopt an Animal
      • Signature Events
        • All Signature Events
        • Oceanic Evening
        • Mote-ivational Science Lectures
        • The Black and White Party
        • Farm to Fillet
        • Run for the Turtles
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