Friday, March 7, 2014

Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium

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  Mote’s main mission is marine research focusing on sharks, red tide and other environmental toxins, marine mammals, sea turtles, coral reefs and fisheries. They also care for and rehabilitate sick and injured whales, dolphins and sea turtles. Admission tickets include the aquarium, the research and rehabilitation center and the theater. The theater shows with interactive touch screens are a bit outdated and hokey. Skip them if you don’t have a lot of time.
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  All of the buildings are accessible. We visited on a cool, rainy day and the aquarium was very crowded making it difficult to get close to the displays. The second level viewing area for the shark tank has two sets of steps but no ramp or elevator. The theater has movable seating. The location of the elevator to access the second floor of the research building is not marked on the map and there aren’t any signs pointing the way. Look for it on the outside of the building, to the left of the admissions booth. The sidewalk from the aquarium to the research center is in good condition with good curb cuts. Follow the turtles and manatees painted on the concrete.

  The parking lot is large enough for RVs.   Mote
27.33279, -82.57647
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4 comments:

  1. This is a test, please let this post! Hello Karen I am trying. Bill n Sadie

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    1. Karen it keeps telling me my " openid can not be verified". I finally got the above to post. I love aquariums, went to a super one on thebarrier islands. You could pet the horseshoe crabs. Glad to be in Q!!!! Sadie n Bill

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    2. Hmm.. it looks like it working now. I wonder what that was all about.

      I'm glad you made it to nice, warm, sunny Q. Your stones are coming out pretty nice. Have fun!

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  2. We've been to better aquariums but this one is doing some very important work. Hope you have sunshine in Alabama now Cozygirl!

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