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One of the world's few remaining private marine research laboratories, Mote Marine operates seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division from a 10.5-acre campus. It also runs field stations and public exhibits in Key West and field stations in Summerland Key and Charlotte Harbor. Florida's extensive coastline and marine and estuarine environments have enabled Mote scientists to build a platform of marine research conducted in the nearshore environment. The nonprofit organization is funded through federal, state and local grants and through the generosity of individual donors and foundations.