5 reasons why I feel the Monterey Bay Aquarium is worth a visit*:
1. The non-profit aquarium is dedicated to ocean research, conservation, and exploration, specifically in Monterey Canyon
2. Mesmerizing, immersion-like underwater experience without the body suit, tank, and ocean elements
3. Live feeding sessions of sea otters, penguins, and more
4. Fun and informative audio visual programs in the auditorium
5. Fascinating underwater life exhibits: though skewed heavily towards different smacks of jellyfish, the aquarium also houses schools of sardines and mackerels, and predators like leopard, hammerhead, and great white sharks, among others; the kelp forest and open sea tanks were equally breath-taking
*despite its costly entrance fees of $39.95/adult, $34.95/student, $24.95/child
*despite its costly entrance fees of $39.95/adult, $34.95/student, $24.95/child
Above left: Kickin' it with Ed @ Monterey Bay; Above right: Schools of sardines
Above left: Schools of Pacific mackerels; Above right: Black sea nettle
Above right: Spotted comb jellies
Above left: Sea nettle jellies; Above right: Moon jellies
Above right: A sea otter
Above: Seahorses
Above left: Pipefish; Above right: Lionfish
Above right: Upside-down jellies
Above left: Spotted jellies
Above left: Crown jelly; Above right: Flame jellies
Above right: Chambered nautilus (a living fossil)
Above left: A cute little cuttlefish
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