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1. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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2. uShaka Marine World ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

uShaka Marine World
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3. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
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4. L’Oceanografic

L’Oceanografic
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5. Sea Life Istanbul

Sea Life Istanbul
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6. Georgia Aquarium

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Georgia Aquarium
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7. The Deep Aquarium

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The Deep Aquarium
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8. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
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9. The Aquarium of Western Australia

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The Aquarium of Western Australia
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10. Aquarium of Genoa

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Aquarium of Genoa
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11. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
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12. SEA Aquarium

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SEA Aquarium
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13. Nordsoen Oceanarium

Nordsoen Oceanarium
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14. Sea Life London Aquarium

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Sea Life London Aquarium
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15. Tropicarium Budapest

Tropicarium Budapest
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16. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
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17. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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18. Kenting National Museum of Biology and Aquarium

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Kenting National Museum of Biology and Aquarium
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19. Blue Planet Aquarium

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Blue Planet Aquarium
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20. The Lost Chambers Aquarium

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The Lost Chambers Aquarium
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21. Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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22. Lisbon Oceanarium

Lisbon Oceanarium
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23. Aquarium of the Pacific

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Aquarium of the Pacific
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Aquariums are the closest many of us will ever get to experiencing the world underneath the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers.
  • Some of the world’s best aquariums are massive and as such are impressive even when just considering the volume of water inside.
  • However, they are also fascinating because many have well-thought-out and informative exhibits.
  • Here, you can learn about a world that otherwise you may not have the opportunity to experience.
  • We’ve looked all over the globe and chosen some of the biggest and most impressive aquariums around.

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