National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
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| Date opened | February 25, 2000 |
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| Location | 2 Houwan Rd. Checheng, Pingtung County, Taiwan[1] |
| Land area | 35.81 hectares (358,100 m3)[2] |
| Coordinates | 22°02′47″N 120°41′52″E / 22.046485°N 120.697678°ECoordinates: 22°02′47″N 120°41′52″E / 22.046485°N 120.697678°E |
| Volume of largest tank | 26.40825 cubic metres (6,976 USgal)[2] |
| Major exhibits | Waters of Taiwan Coral Kingdom Pavilion World Waters Pavilion[2] |
| Website | www.nmmba.gov.tw |
The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium is an aquarium located on the southern coast of Taiwan near Kenting (northwest of Kenting National Park) in Checheng, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
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[edit] Overview
Planning for the museum began in 1991, and the museum itself was opened on February 25, 2000.[2] In addition to the museum, the park surrounding the museum is an outdoor water park (the largest in Taiwan).[1]
The total area of the park is 96.81 hectares (968,100 m3), while the museum itself covers 35.81 hectares (358,100 m3). The museum has three main exhibits: Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom Pavilion and World Waters Pavilion.[2] The building also has several major divisions including the experiment center for aquatic life, public facilities, research facilities, maintenance facilities, an international conference center, and an academic research center.
The museum also has an 81-meter underwater moving track, the largest underwater tunnel in Asia.[2]
[edit] Exhibitions
The museum has three main exhibitions:[3]
[edit] Waters of Taiwan
The exhibition includes a waterfall, exhibits on mountain streams, river habitats, and a reservoir to view animals.[4]
[edit] Coral Kingdom Pavilion
The Coral Reef Exhibition shows different coral reef habitats, from shallow waters to deep oceans. Differing environments based on sea depth, pressure, terrain, and light are shown.[5]
[edit] Waters of the World
This exhibit covers ancient, Precambrian oceans as well as ocean formation. It covers the history of oceans from several hundred million years ago to today.[6]
[edit] Research
The museum also has many research facilities. It is collaborating with NASA on a project to monitor background air quality in the South China Sea area.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Taiwan's largest outdoor water park ‘cooling’". The China Post. 2003-08-18. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/detail.asp?ID=40397&GRP=B. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e f "History". NMMBA.org. http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/english/aboutus/History. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Exhibition and display description". NMMBA.org. http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/english/exhibits/About_Exhibit. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Waters of Taiwan". NMMBA.org. http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/english/exhibits/TaiwanArea/TaiwanArea01. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Coral Reef Previews". NMMBA.org. http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/english/exhibits/CoralArea/CoralArea01. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Waters of the World". NMMBA.org. http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/english/exhibits/WorldArea/WorldArea01. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Taiwan joins NASA-led environmental project". Central News Agency. 2010-02-03. http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1171270&lang=eng_news&cate_img=273.jpg&cate_rss=news_Environmental_TAIWAN. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
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