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Guests will mount fragments on ceramic pedestals that will be returned to grow in the land-based nursery until the proper size to outplant.<\/p>\n<p>During this experience, guests will learn about endangered species of coral that are important to Florida\u2019s Coral Reef, and microfragment coral that will eventually be planted on nearby reefs as soon as they grow to the perfect size within the on-site coral nursery. Guests will also get an up-close view and tour of Mote\u2019s land-based satellite nursery and learn about various research happening by Mote scientists to ensure genetic diversity and resiliency-focused strategies that make up Mote\u2019s science-based, innovative and unique restoration approach for Florida\u2019s Coral Reef.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong> This program takes place in the FLORIDA KEYS at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mote&#8217;s Key Largo Coral Nursery, located on the property of Reefhouse Resort &amp; Marina, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mote&#8217;s Islamorada Coral Nursery, located on the property of Bud N\u2019 Mary\u2019s Marina, 79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mote&#8217;s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research &amp; Restoration is located at 24244 Overseas Highway<br \/>\nSummerland Key, FL 33042.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fee:<\/strong> $75 per person<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age Requirements:<\/strong> Minimum age to participate is 12 years old at time of registration. 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