An exterior view of Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA).
After years of planning, construction and perseverance through a pandemic and multiple hurricanes, the highly anticipated Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) is finally open to the public.
The new, 12-acre campus at Nathan Benderson Park, located on the border of Sarasota and Manatee counties, spans 146,000 square feet and features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits showcasing a diverse array of marine life — from fish, manatees, and corals to octopuses, otters, penguins, turtles, and more…