Aquamarine Fukushima

Aquamarine Fukushima (アクアマリンふくしま, Akuamarin Fukushima), officially the Marine Science Museum, Fukushima Prefecture (ふくしま海洋科学館, Fukushima Kaiyō Kagakukan), is a public aquariumlocated in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan. The aquarium opened on 15 July 2000. It is the largest in the Tohoku region and focuses on environmental education. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA).

Aquamarine Fukushima
36°56′33.9″N 140°54′05.4″E
Date opened15 July 2000
LocationIwaki, Fukushima, Japan
Floor space15,233 m2 (163,970 sq ft)
No. of animals100,000
No. of species800
Volume of largest tank2,050,000 litres (542,000 US gal)
Total volume of tanks3,900,000 litres (1,030,000 US gal)
MembershipsJAZA
Major exhibitsThe Sea of tide tanks etc.
WebsiteOfficial website
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