Mote Aquarium

Yesterday's visit to the Mote Aquarium in Sarasota was prompted by the Doc Ford character, a marine biologist, in Randy Wayne White's novels set in Florida.  His last book, "Chasing Midnight", was about some shady people trying to corner the sturgeon caviar market.  So of course the first exhibit I saw was a tank full of sturgeons raised at Mote!  Doc often does work for Mote in stories.

 This is the only one of several pictures that shows the bright, glowing pattern in the center of this gorgeous creature.

 Yes the tips are glowing.

 This is a lion fish.  Aptly named, don't ya think?

 Made my mouth water looking at this lobster, as Doc savors one every now and then.

Nearby was a bird sanctuary and rehab facility.  These great horned owls were napping, as were all the other nocturnal birds of prey.  Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this place and almost missed it.  

I will be glad to return here with Lynn, perhaps with Hugh when he visits soon and anyone else who would like company. It is very well done and well worth the almost $20 admission fee.  After all, these critters have to eat, too.  

Now that we have a jet pack, I may resume doing posts here instead of facebook once in a while.  They save better and it's easier to download lots of photos.  

Thanks for stopping by and having a look.  See ya real soon...