Pictured: Rendering of the proposed marine science education and public outreach center to be located at the Anna Maria City Pier. Photo credit Mote Marine Laboratory.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and the City of Anna Maria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue the construction of a marine science education and public outreach center at the famous City of Anna Maria Pier. "The two core pillars of what we do at Mote are research and enhancing ocean literacy by sharing our research with the public, especially the next generation. Mote has always engaged our community through informal science education in our Aquarium and in the classroom,” said Mote President & CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby. “Likewise, the community of Anna Maria has a great connection to the marine environment, especially apparent in the 100+ year history of the City Pier."

Pictured: Rendering of the proposed marine science education and public outreach center to be located at the Anna Maria City Pier. Photo credit Mote Marine Laboratory.

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