The Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) is the major new expansion of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Located at Nathan Benderson Park, near University Town Center in Sarasota. It’s a $130 million, 146,000‑sq‑ft project, the largest expansion in Mote’s 70‑year history. Mote SEA is designed as a next‑generation, immersive science aquarium, featuring:State‑of‑the‑art habitats and interactive galleries. Massive shark, sea turtle, and ray exhibits — including overhead viewing tunnels. Exhibits

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🐢🌊 The Mississippi Aquarium released 10 Kemp’s ridley turtles into the Mississippi Sound. These turtles were brought to the aquarium last winter after becoming cold-stunned, and many of them were fighting pneumonia, bone infections and frostbite. The aquarium rehabilitated the animals and got them back home. >>> https://www.wlox.com/2025/04/29/mississippi-aquarium-releases-10-endangered-turtles-into-mississippi-sound/ | WLOX-TV

1.3K views · 23 reactions | Last week, "Next Stop, Mississippi" stopped by the Mississippi Aquarium for a special dolphin encounter Axel the Dolphin had a FINN-TASTIC time helping Germaine cool off in the South Mississippi sun! SEA the full video of the experience, plus an interview with Marine Mammal Specialist Mercedes Mendez, on MPB's YouTube page here: www.youtube.com/live/EiL4398I3z0?si=Ta4dC4Wkv75omf5o | MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting | Facebook