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Shimane AQUAS Aquarium, Gotsu

Discussion in 'Japan' started by Bagger Jan, 19 Feb 2019.

  1. Bagger Jan

    Bagger Jan Well-Known Member

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    Friends of Japanese aquariums should take a look at this aquarium!

    The aquarium is located in the province of Shimane on the Sea of Japan. It was opened on 15. April 2000. Among the special features of the 9,000 square meter aquarium are the beluga whales, penguins, scalloped hammerhead and flying fishes from the south coast of Hokkaido.

    Beluga Whales:
    In September 1999, 1.3 white whales arrived in the aquarium (0.1 already died on 26.03.2000). On the 3rd of August 2009 1.0 Beluga Whale "Shilla" was born and on July 27th 2014 0,1 Beluga Whale "Milya" was born here. On April 22, 2011, a second plant for Beluga Whales are completed in the annex to the original aquarium. In early 2019, the aquarium shows a total of 3.4 beluga whales.

    Penguins:
    On November 13th, 2008 the exhibits for penguins are completed. King, Macaroni, Gentoo and Humboldt Penguins live here. A very good overview of the aquarium in general and about the facilities for penguins in particular one has with the help of Google Streetview.
    34°57'32.6"N 132°08'37.0"E
    島根の観光スポット 家族旅行にも最適な水族館 – 島根県立しまね海洋館アクアス-

    and here you can see the map of the aquarium:
    https://aquas.or.jp/system/wp-content/uploads/pamphlet_2018.pdf
     
  2. aardvark250

    aardvark250 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Thanks.However, jaza list the aquarium have northern rockhopper rather than Macaroni penguin. Which is correct?
     
  3. Bagger Jan

    Bagger Jan Well-Known Member

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    the website states: Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome)