Indo-Pacific Coral Reef

Kids enjoy the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef
Kids enjoy the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef
This floor-to-ceiling exhibit accentuates the biological richness of an Indo-Pacific coral reef, which can support thousands of fish species, sea turtles, sharks, and more.

Know Before You Go

The coral in this exhibit was handmade and painted by Aquarium artists. The habitat inside is so accurate that it can be hard to tell it isn’t real! 

  • Aquarium educators are often present at this exhibit to provide in-depth information about the Indo-Pacific coral reef, animals that live there, and conservation. Feel free to ask them if you have any questions!
ABOUT THE HABITAT

Some of the Most Fascinating Neighborhoods in the Ocean

Coral reefs are critical components of ocean health. While they cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs support more than 25% of marine life. Coral reef communities found in the Indo-Pacific are more diverse and complex than anywhere else in the world!

Coral in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef was sculpted by our exhibit artists
Coral in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef was sculpted by our exhibit artists
CONSERVATION CONSIDERATION

Help Coral Reefs, No Matter Where You Live

Coral reefs are rapidly disappearing worldwide due to climate change and other human impacts, which could cause dire consequences for marine animals and humans alike. Coral reefs have the best chance to adapt if humans slow climate change, so taking environmentally friendly action in your community can have positive impacts reaching as far as the Indo-Pacific Coral Reefs.

A blue ringed angelfish in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef exhibit
A blue ringed angelfish in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef exhibit A blue ringed angelfish in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef exhibit

Take a Look Around

  • Clown Triggerfish
    Clown Triggerfish
  • The Indo-Pacific Coral Reef
    The Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Photo: Vanessa Kahn
  • A stripey in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef Exhibit
    A stripey in the Info-Pacific Coral Reef Exhibit
  • A visitor at the Info-Pacific Coral Reef
    A visitor at the Info-Pacific Coral Reef Photo: Caitlin Cunningham

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