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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Journey into the Deep Sea

Much of the deep sea remains veiled in secrecy. We invite you to travel deep into the mysterious sea awash with thrills and excitement.

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See the tiny deep-see marine life that we normally cannot see

Small Life in the Deep Sea

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An abundant variety of small-scale marine life can be found in the deep sea. There are many ways that deep sea creatures have evolved to consume the limited amounts of food at these depths. Some even live on bacteria that thrive on nutrients contained in the chilly waters or hydrothermal currents that erupt from the sea floor.

Marine life found in this area

Must-see Points

Picture of astroclon propugnatoris, a starfishMany Rare Species!
The deep sea corner features many rare species not on display anywhere else. The species here have strange names like Astroclon propugnatoris, Liopropoma japonicum, Actinernus robustus, Minamitsunokoshioriebi, and Novodinia - find a name you like and take a look! Some of them will be rather tricky to find.
In this area you can see with your own eyes the creatures that live unseen in the deep seas of Okinawa.

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Deep-sea fish namesName plates of fish in the small tank
The name plates provide an introduction to the fish and other organisms. The text and layout were designed by aquarium staff, who also took the pictures. In the background of the fish name plates next to the small deep sea tanks, you can see pictures of a wide variety of marine life. You might well think that some pictures look kind of out of place! These humorous name plates are the product of many hours of work by the aquarium staff. We hope you like them!

 

*Please note that there are reading mistake.