Mote | Aquarium

: Located at a nexus site for Sarasota and Manatee counties, making it more accessible to local schools and families.

Maintaining a mote aquarium is an ongoing process that requires regular monitoring and adjustments. Water quality, temperature, and pH levels must be carefully controlled to ensure the health and well-being of the aquatic life. Regular water changes, typically 10-20% every week, help to maintain optimal water conditions and prevent the buildup of toxins. Additionally, the aquarium's inhabitants must be fed and cared for, and any signs of stress or disease must be addressed promptly. mote aquarium

Discovering Mote Aquarium: A Beacon of Marine Science and Education : Located at a nexus site for Sarasota

Standing in the Mote Aquarium, you are not standing in a cathedral of nature. You are standing in a . The battle is against habitat loss, overfishing, and climate change. The patients are a rescued manatee, a tank of micro-fragmented staghorn coral, and a dozen shark eggs suspended in a flow-through system. Regular water changes, typically 10-20% every week, help