Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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| Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium | |
| Date opened | 1979 |
| Location | Motobu, Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan |
| Number of animals | 21,000 |
| Number of species | 740 |
| Memberships | JAZA |
| Official website | |
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (沖縄美ら海水族館 Okinawa Churaumi Suizokukan), located in Okinawa, Japan, is the world's second largest aquarium behind the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.
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[edit] Aquarium
The aquarium is a part of the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park located in Motobu, Okinawa. The main tank called the 'Kuroshio Sea' holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters.[1] Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.
On 16 June 2007 at 10:25 PM a manta ray was born at the aquarium after a gestation of 374 days [1].
The aquarium is one of very few that keep whale sharks in captivity, and is currently trying to breed them.
[edit] Other Activities
The Aquarium has a selection of activities ranging from a museum to a historic village. In addition to the Aquarium there are two different dolphin shows in which you can touch them and watch them perform in a show. There is also a manatee exhibit featuring manatees presented to the aquarium by the Mexican government. A recently closed exhibit featured assorted sharks. There is also Emerald Beach which is accessible by the 200 Yen Tram. The Botanical Gardens is just a little walk away from the Aquarium.
[edit] Location
- Mailing Address:
424 Ishikawa
Motobu Okinawa, Rk 905-02 Japan
[edit] Transport Information
- Bus Stop:
KINEN KOEN (Commemorative Park) Bus Stop
- Bus Route Number:
Expressway Bus No.111 and Bus No.70 etc. from the Asahibashi (Sun Rising Bridge) Railway Station via Nago city. (see the following External Links.)
[edit] See also
- Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum (nearby)
[edit] Notes
- ^ As of 2009, the largest panel is installed at the Dubai Mall
[edit] External links
- Homepage in English
- Bus Time Table: from Asahibashi Sta. to the Aquarium
Coordinates: 26°41′40″N 127°52′41″E / 26.69439°N 127.87794°E
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