Exiting the Aquarium

Here are a few last shots of the Gulf of Mexico section. Several were taken through a fish eye window. And of course there’s a gift shop near the lobby exit. I made a full circle.

Circling School of Fish

As I stood observing all that was going on inside the tank, I noted a school of fish that continuously circled the tank in a counter-clockwise circle. Some fish swam independently of this group. I’ve placed some of the blurrier images on my other blog pic lab.

Three Divers

While I was taking photos, three divers jumped into the tank. They interacted with the fish, sharks and sting rays. The tank was in constant motion.

Gulf of Mexico Large Tank

Earlier I posted photos of a large tank with views from the second floor. Well, here are some views of the same tank from the first floor. Fish, sharks and stingrays swim from one side of the tank to another passing through a structure meant to imitate parts of an oil rig.

Gulf of Mexico

A neon sign above a stairwell announced the next area, Gulf of Mexico. As I made my way down the stairs I enjoyed viewing a painting of sea life. Above me hung sculptures of jellyfish. The area below was dimly lit. See the jellyfish on my blog pic folio.

View from Above

Following the corridor I passes windows that provided an overhead view of the Gulf of Mexico Tanks. I could see the various fish, sharks and manta rays swimming below.