OKINAWA, May 11 — From the USA to Japan, explore the deep at five of the world’s biggest aquariums.
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is a haven for lovers of the sea with some 120,000 animals, including manta rays. Here, species are grouped by continent to improve understanding of their origins. The aquarium also offers visitors the chance to swim with whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea, with all the necessary equipment provided. Visitors can even meet the aquarium’s beluga whales, these famous white whales that look like dolphins and which live in the Arctic Ocean. Finally, with a virtual reality attraction, visitors can get up close to prehistoric species that once inhabited the oceans
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is without a doubt one of the world’s most famous aquariums due to its location on the third floor of the gigantic Dubai Mall. It is home to some 33,000 aquatic creatures of 140 species. The impressive 48-meter-long underwater tunnel gives visitors the sensation of strolling along the ocean floor. More adventurous visitors can even meet the aquarium’s sharks up-close thanks to a secure diving cage and special equipment.
uShaka Sea World
Durban, South Africa
This aquarium is part of a larger theme park complex called uShaka Marine World and is Africa’s largest aquarium. At the specially designed Sea Animal Encounters Island, visitors can dive safely with sharks, meet dolphins or dive into the ray tank to feed them. There are also shows with dolphins and seals.
