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Visitors admire a large school of sardines swimming together in the Open Ocean exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What is a Public Aquarium?

A public aquarium is like a special water park where you can see amazing sea creatures up close. Imagine big tanks filled with water where fish, sharks, and even dolphins swim around. These places are bigger than the small fish bowls or tiny tanks you might have at home. They let everyone enjoy watching underwater animals and learn how important it is to keep our oceans safe and healthy.

Where Did Aquariums Start?

The very first public aquarium opened in London in 1853. It looked like a pretty greenhouse! Soon after, more aquariums started popping up in places like New York City and Berlin. Today, you can find wonderful aquariums all around the world, from Atlanta to Singapore.

Fun Things to See

At modern aquariums, you might see huge tanks with dolphins jumping or sharks gliding by. Some even have special tunnels where you can walk and see fish above you! Places like the Monterey Bay Aquarium let you touch soft rays, and others have areas where you can feed the animals. Aquariums also help scientists learn more about the sea and how to protect all the wonderful life there.

Images

Historical illustration of a traditional fish market in Hyogo, showcasing different kinds of fish.
A large Atlantic coral reef tank at the Baltimore Aquarium, showcasing colorful fish and underwater plants.
A colorful aquarium filled with fish and marine life, located in a shopping mall in Kaunas, Lithuania.
A large aquarium tank at Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, showcasing a whale shark swimming in the Kuroshio Sea exhibit.
A colorful aquarium display featuring many different kinds of tropical fish, such as angelfish, sharks, and eels, inside the Al Mahara restaurant in Dubai.
Explore the underwater world at the Georgia Aquarium's Ocean Voyager exhibit.
A view inside the Kotka Maretarium aquarium, showcasing various fish and marine exhibits.
A view inside the Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit from the early 1900s.

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