Aquariums

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Aquariums

• Terry Beatty
• LT130
• Spring 2004

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Purpose

• To educate the public about the importance of
  conserving the oceans and the life that lives in
  and around them.

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Types of Exhibits

• Fish
• Birds
• Plants
• Amphibians
• Mammals
• Invertebrates

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Birch Aquarium

• Located in La Jolla
• Affiliated with UCSD
• Great site for kids

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Blue Planet Aquarium

• Located in Cheshire Oaks, England
• Info on eight different environments
• Fun site to peruse

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National Aquarium

• Located in Baltimore
• Interesting use of hyperlinks
• Great site for kids

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Osaka Aquarium

• Located in Osaka, Japan
• 16 exhibits depicting environments along the Ring
  of Fire
• Good research site

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Maui Ocean Center

• Located in Maalaea, Maui, Hawaii
• Small aquarium with lots of educational
  activities
• Loads of text