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When does the new Mote aquarium open near I-75? Here's why it's complicated

For two years, Mote Marine has been constructing its new Science Education Aquarium near the University Town Center Mall. Originally projected to open in early 2025, Hurricane Helene and Milton's ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota's Mote caring for manatees and sea turtles impacted by cold

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is caring for three cold-stressed manatees and 25 cold-stunned sea turtles. Sudden drops in water temperature can make marine animals lethargic and unable to find ...
Miami Herald

A new Mote aquarium is rising in Florida. Here’s the latest on an opening date

Construction delays and habitat prep push Mote SEA's opening past early 2025. Animal acclimation is a key hurdle before launch. New Mote SEA will offer marine education to 70,000 students and 700,000 ...
Tampa Bay Times

A new Mote aquarium will open closer to Tampa Bay. Here’s the latest.

In its first year, the Mote SEA facility is expected to attract more than 700,000 visitors — more than double the annual attendance at its City Island location. Mote Marine's Science Education ...
Sarasota Magazine

Mote's New Science Education Aquarium (SEA) Is Set to Open Oct. 8

The new Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) will open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025—a $130 million undertaking that represents both the largest expansion in Mote Marine Laboratory’s ...