What a beautiful display of the Philippine Coral Reef! I guarantee you will get your breath taken away when you come across this section of the Steinhart Aquarium in the California Academy of Sciences. As you step into the room, you are greeted by the color Regal Blue. The color of mystery, calmness, and wonder. The main window of the 212,000 gallon aquarium, stretches in curvatures across the room, from ceiling to floor, behind a thick sheet of glass where you can see hundreds of different kinds of fish, swimming in and out of rocks covered in coral reefs, soft sponges, and other living creatures. Find your Doris and Nemos here! There are dozens of them swimming around!
You can view this amazing aquatic life display from the upper seatings, or get close and personal at the lower deck. I just love sitting at the bottom steps and enjoy the beautiful view.
This exhibit is just a small replica of what the actual size and beauty of the Philippine Coral Reef is like. At this exhibit, you will learn about the diverse ecosystem of one of the largest coral reefs left in the world. You will learn the vastness of its biodiversity, and why it is important to protect it. Something so beautiful and full of life is worth saving. You are helping by just throwing your empty water bottle in the recycling. Easy as that. Every little thing helps.
This is (in my opinion) the most beautiful exhibit that the Academy of Sciences has to offer. You can literally sit there and stare at the fish and coral for hours, and still be in awe at the majesticalness.
Happy Wandering, Alice.
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