Aquariums 2

Acqua Mundo - Guarujá, Brazil **note this site is in Portuguese
The largest aquarium in the South America with almost 1,300,000 liters of salt and fresh water exhibits and more than 5,000 specimens most of which are South American species.
Aksarben Aquarium and Nature Center, Louisville, Nebraska 12,000 square foot facility including an aquarium, terrarium, natural history classroom, World Herald Auditorium, orientation and display areas. Various species are on display and are either native to Nebraska or have been successfully introduced here. Exhibits depict a cross-section of species found in the state's many ponds, lakes and streams. Many are quite common, while others are rarely sighted.
Aquaworld Aquarium, Crete, Greece Started in 1995, and still building, Aquaworld is a small, "hand-made" aquarium featuring local sea-life and a selection of both Greek and more exotic reptiles. The vast majority of the animals on display are either fishermen's "by-catch", unwanted pets or creatures rescued from unsuitable environments.

Argentario Mediterranean Aquarium, Italy **note this site is in Italian
A new aquarium is born on 15 June 2001. It specializes in Mediterranean flora and fauna with almost 100 species. We already have the sea exposition, Marine Biology Laboratory and Cetacean Rehabilitation Centre, linked to Centro Studi Cetacei.
The Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield Massachusetts Located in the lower level of the Berkshire museum, this aquarium displays species both local and worldwide ranging from lionfish & moray eels to piranha and living corals. With over twenty aquariums 30 to 535 gallons there is a lot to see and learn. Visitor's can even examine and touch live sea stars and sea urchins.
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, California Located just steps from the ocean at Cabrillo Beach, The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium/museum dedicated to promoting knowledge and awareness of the marine life of Southern California through recreational, educational, and research programs.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater, Florida The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, working Aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Cold Spring, NY After 99 years as the New York State trout hatchery, this facility opened as a non profit educational facility in 1982. The Aquarium displays the largest living collection of freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians, all of which are native to the wilds of State of New York.
Curacao Sea Aquarium - Curacao, Dutch Antilles In 1984, The Curacao Sea Aquarium was developed directly on the oceanfront with a healthy coral reef only a stone’s throw from the entrance. This beautiful aquarium complex is one of the most unique in the world because of its ‘open-water-system’, which means that sea water is continuously pumped into the aquaria

The Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Daupin Island, Alabama The Estuarium is an exciting educational facility highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. It includes the 10,000 square foot Exhibit Hall and Living Marsh Boardwalk. This facility is a showcase of the plants, animals, and other natural resources found in the Estuary and its surrounding marine habitats.
Deepsea World Aquarium, North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland Scotland's National Aquarium featuring The longest underwater tunnel in the world that will will convey you through Scotland's million gallon indoor ocean. Glide along the moving safari watching divers feed the largest collection of sharks. You can even participate in the adrenaline-fuelled adventure shark dive.

Blue Planet Aquarium Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Britain's biggest and best aquarium will take you from the misty Scottish highlands, down the mighty Amazon, across the depths of Lake Malawi finally emerging through steamy coastal mangroves and crashing surf of rocky shores, into the colorful splendor of a shark inhabited Caribbean reef.

Enoshima Aquarium, Sagami Bay, Japan **note this site is in Japanese

Exploris The Northern Irelands Aquarium Portaferry, Northern Ireland A visit to Exploris enables the visitor to view and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island. Marine communities are recreated to enable the visitor to gain a better understanding of the complex inter-relationships between different species.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Aquarium Come face to face with the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at the world's largest living coral reef aquarium. With lots of amazing exhibits to explore, it's the ultimate reef experience, up close.

Thomas H. Kean New Jersey State Aquarium - Camden, NJ The New Jersey State Aquarium prides itself on combining the best of entertainment, science education and cutting-edge technology. At the aquarium you will find a world-class collection of more than 5,000 aquatic animals including sharks, penguins and seals, along with more than 80 individual fresh and salt water exhibits
The Long Island Aquarium - Long Island, NY Under construction for estimated opening in 2005.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk - Norwalk, CT Explore the marine life and maritime culture of Long Island Sound. Watch sharks, jellies, sea turtles, and more than 1,000 other marine animals.
The National Aquarium, Washington, DC Established in 1873. It's the oldest aquarium in the America and here you can get face-to-fin with more than 250 species of marine life in 80 tanks. There are numerous varieties of salt and fresh-water fish, as well as colorful eels, and everyone's favorite the shark tank.
New York Aquarium - Coney Island, NY
As the only aquarium in New York City, it is driven by a vision of a world where people understand the critical role the oceans play in human survival and the sensitivity of aquatic resource. With exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals, the Aquarium offers diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned scientific expertise that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that people can make a difference in the ocean world around them

Paphos Aquarium, Cyprus
The Aquarium, with over 72 environmentally friendly tanks, provides a unique undersea setting skillfully illuminated caves and rippling water; a marine ambience so inventive as to be impressively lifelike

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Nagoya, Japan
**note this site is in Japanese, but has an English PDF file for viewing
One of the largest aquariums in Japan with a "Trip to the Antarctic" theme. Exhibits about 30,000 creatures from 450 species, which live in five oceans from Japan to the Antarctic. Plenty of interest, including Ocean Theater with a giant screen, a corner to experience a virtual adventure in the deep sea by submersible, turtle wandering tank

Sea World of California, San Diego, California
SeaWorld San Diego opened March 21, 1964 and has hosted more than 100 million guests. The park's land mass is 189.5 acres, including parking and support facilities. Touch and feed California bat rays. Get face-to-face with moray eels. And take an up-close look at hundreds of these exotic creatures in their mysterious world of underwater caverns

Sea World of Florida, Orlando, Florida

SeaWorld of Texas, San Antonio, Texas
SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace presents a splashy lineup of more than 25 sensational shows, thrilling rides, animal attractions and educational experiences for all ages

Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, Washington
The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you.

Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco, California
An aquatic world of 165 individual tanks exhibiting the interactions of more than 6,000 representatives of diverse underwater environments. Visitors come face to face with nearly 600 species of fishes, large invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and even black-footed penguins.
Sydney Aquarium - Sydney, Austrailia

The Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Tennessee Aquarium is the world's first and largest institution dedicated to freshwater ecosystems. Focusing primarily on the Tennessee River and related river systems, the Aquarium's exhibits are organized to take visitors on a journey from the river's source in the Appalachian high country, through its midstream, and finally, to the Mississippi Delta.

Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi, Texas
The premier Aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico. Walking into the Aquarium immediately awakens all your senses! You can smell the seashore... You can see the animals... You can hear all the sounds of Mother Nature as all these qualities come together and submerse you into the Gulf of Mexico

Virginia Marine Science Museum, Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Virginia Marine Science Museum is one of the top ten most visited aquariums in the country. With over 800,000 gallons of aquariums, live animal habitats and over 300 hands on displays this aquarium provides a unique educational adventure which you will not find anywhere else.
Woods Hole Science Aquarium, Cape Cod, Massachusetts