There is another world that exists at the bottom of the sea, but it is not necessary to participate in diving activities with bulky support equipment to be able to go on adventures to experience the wonders of the deep sea. There are many aquariums in the world so that we can freely explore the world of aquatic animals. The United States is home to many of the most visited and explored aquariums in the world, so if you're an explorer who wants to see first-hand the marine animals and their habitats, then you should go to the United States of America. planning a vacation abroad, specifically here is the country of flags. The aquariums listed below take them into a new world, from the Northern California coast in Monterey, the Boston waterfront, to Elliott Bay in Seattle. The exhibits give visitors the chance to play with various species of marine life such as sharks, dolphins, and beluga whales. For the most memorable and beautiful experiences under the sea, the list below will give you information on the best aquariums in the United States to add to your future travel list.
1 Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
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Monterey Aquarium
In the idyllic seaside city of Monterey, right on historic Cannery Street, there is the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Regarded as one of the best aquariums in the US, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is famous for its kelp forests, home to wildlife such as wolf eels and leopard sharks. This aquarium also has a giant Pacific octopus, sea otters, penguins and a deep sea reef not only for visitors to experience but also to help preserve the creatures this precious.
2 New England Aquarium, Massachusetts, Boston
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New England Aquarium, Massachusetts
Welcoming over a million visitors each year, the New England Aquarium is located along the Boston Harbor. The waterfront aquarium is home to the largest aquarium of sharks and rays on the East Coast, as well as the Marine Mammal Center, which is committed to the care of northern fur seals. While at the aquarium, visitors can spend time with African penguins, get a closer look at sea turtles, and experience the grandeur of the massive 200,000 gallon (~757.08l) Ocean Tank.
3 Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Louisiana
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Louisiana
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Not far from the French Quarter, it is home to 250 species of animals, from white alligators, jellyfish to sharks. Start your day at NOLA aquarium by hanging out with southern sea otters and seahorses, then broaden your horizons at the Gulf of Mexico's deep water tank, 17 feet (~5.18m) deep and filled with 400,000 gallons (1514.16l) of artificial brine.
4 Shedd Aquarium, Illinois
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Shedd Aquarium, Illinois
Chicago's famous Shedd Aquarium welcomes budding marine biologists who are eager to see beluga whales, stingrays, saltwater fish, dolphins and sea lions. The wildlife here can be of interest to anyone, as Shedd's exhibits even include crustaceans, amphibians, and reptiles. One mammal you're unlikely to see elsewhere is the white-faced dolphin - there are only 20 in North American aquariums, some born in Shedd.
5 Georgia Aquarium, Georgia
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Georgia Aquarium, Georgia
From sea lion sightings to 4D movies, wildlife encounters at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta are sure to captivate and make every visitor roll their eyes. The luckiest guests may see beluga whales, whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins and alligators. But there's so much more beyond the aquatic exhibits here - guests can take part in events like Yoga by the Water, Sips Under the Sea (for 21+ people) and Camp H2O for kids.
6 Seattle Aquarium, Washington
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Seattle Aquarium, Washington
On Elliott Bay in the Emerald City, the Seattle Aquarium lets you spend the day with sea and river otters, seals, moon jellyfish, lion jellyfish, and anemones. The experience is all about interactive education, with the aquarium hosting summer camps, family programs, and nature sessions on the off-site beach. The Seattle Aquarium is also working to open their Ocean Pavilion to accommodate the growing number of visitors and "provide the public with a global oceanic experience.
7 New York Aquarium, New York
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New York Aquarium, New York
In Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium has a 4D movie theater, meals and, of course, plenty of wildlife exhibits here. Attend an outdoor show of sea lions at the aquarium's Aquatheater, or visit the Conservancy to see brightly colored fish swimming through the algae. You can also spot up to five types of sharks in the Wonders of the Ocean exhibit, from zebra sharks to sand sharks.
8 National Aquarium, Maryland
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National Aquarium, Maryland
You'll find 800 species - and 20,000 animals - at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The exhibits here will take you on a mini tour around the world, recreating habitats like the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic reef, and even the Australian River canyon. Visitors can spend time with jellyfish and dolphins, or attend half-price on Friday nights for a fun warm-up to the weekend.
9 Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska
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Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska
For ocean enthusiasts, what could be better than experiencing marine wildlife in Alaska? At the Alaska SeaLife Center, you'll find seals and sea lions, salmon and rocket fish, and invertebrates like king crabs and sea urchins. Science-minded kids will love the Discovery Zone, and if your family can't make it to the Alaska SeaLife Center this year, you might consider adopting an animal at the aquarium.
10 Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oregon
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Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oregon
On the wild Oregon coast in Newport, you'll find an aquarium of the Pacific Northwest that's worth planning a trip around. In addition to the latest exhibit, Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline, which offers a glimpse of prehistoric Oregon, visitors can see the Indo-Pacific reef, witness a Pacific octopus giants and compare the sea creatures found on the rocks with the sandy shores of Oregon. If you're a local, check out the Oregon Coast Aquarium's educational programs, like Sleep in the Deep, where kids can spend the night among the fish.
