The Open Sea Exhibit, probably the most calming exhibit in the aquarium.
Here my shoes took me around the aquarium and we made a visit to the Open Sea Exhibit. In this exhibit there are hammer head sharks, GIANT tuna, sardines (hundreds), two massive sea turtles and a large ray (not sure what type). The exhibit has a 90 foot long window. Standing up close to the window and looking down in the tank you can see the sardines circling the bottom as the play a game of follow the leader and the hammer head shark slowly curves back and forth disturbing this game and causing the fish to scatter. When you stand close to the window you can't help but reach out and touch it, almost like you should be able to stick your hand through to the other side. I love how dark the room is so all you see is the tank which has a eerie but at the same time beautiful darkness, with a few light beams from above. I choose to sit above in the balcony. Here you can see the whole tank and watch all animal swimming. Also you can see the reactions of people when a shark swims by :)
Very well written! Makes me excited to go sit with you at the aquarium!
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