Located in Monterey, California, The Monterey Bay Aquarium is absolutely the best and most diverse aquarium in the world. Situated on the site of a former sardine cannery, the aquarium benefits from its ability to circulate fresh ocean water through its tanks continuously from Monterey Bay sustaining more than 600 species. You can visit often as exhibits are frequently enhanced and changed. Children love the “hands on” exhibits and education areas. Located on Cannery Row, the aquarium was built in honor of Ed Ricketts, the inspiration of “Doc” of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row novel and includes a display of items from Ricketts’ personal library and biological laboratory. The Kelp Forest Exhibit with its living kelp give you an under water perspective while staying dry. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Facebook or their home web site montereybayaquarium.org to view their current exhibits and activities.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
