Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mote Marine Laboratory

I freakin' love the aquarium! Jo and I are on a short holiday in Florida to visit family. In the Sarasota Airport I saw a giant fish tank of local marine wildlife that was sponsored by the Mote Marine Laboratory. The Mote Marine Laboratory is a full time research, sanctuary, and rescue facility. It also has a sizable aquarium displaying multiple regional habitats and their inhabitants. We spent a day there learning and observing the wonders of Florida's waters.

Black Footed Penguin
(okay this guy wasn't a local)


Shark Tank



Sandbar Shark




Goliath Grouper



Sting Ray Petting Tank




Sea Horses




Jelly Fish




Giant Squid Carcass


Spiny Lobster



Adolescent Logger Head Turtle





Adult Logger Head


Manatees







Spotted Dolphin



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