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Review:
Perched on the edge of the ocean, Monterey Bay Aquarium allows you to explore Monterey's bay and the creatures living in it without having to strap on scuba gear.
Open in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation and research of marine ecosystems, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is world-famous for its fascinating, and ever-changing, interactive exhibits and magnificent scale on which the sea life is presented.
Located in the former sardine cannery on Monterey's Cannery Row, the aquarium is home to more than 35,000 plants and animals from 550 species. Some of the most fascinating exhibits are the Kelp Forest, the Splash Zone, and Open Sea Gallery.
One of the newer exhibits features Monterey's mascot, the sea otter, who live and entertain visitors from their two-story home.
The aquarium also offers a range of programs, tours and shows such as sleepovers, feedings and special events.
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940, Phone: 831-648-4800, Map, Video
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