[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] Aquamarine Fukushima is the “Tidewater Aquarium”! Experience the intersection of Oyashio and Kuroshio!

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  • Last updated: 2022.03.8

The sea around Fukushima Prefecture is called the ``Sea of ​​the Sea'' because the warm Kuroshio Current and the cold Oyashio Current intersect. It is also famous as a fishing ground where you can harvest a wide variety of fish. "Environmental Aquarium Aquamarine Fukushima" is located in the ocean with such characteristic tides. It boasts one of the most popular aquariums in the country. As a tourist spot in Fukushima, nearly 1 million people visit each year. Although it is an environmental aquarium, it also functions as an educational facility that provides recreational and learning opportunities. Many people bring their children with them.

Beautiful glass dome shape

Aquamarine Fukushima is characterized by its glass dome shape. It was designed with the image of "gemstone aquamarine" in mind. Aquamarine was used as a guardian stone to pray for safe voyages. Not only does it look beautiful, but the sunlight shining through the glass directly illuminates the interior of the building. The design allows you to appreciate sea life in a way that is closer to nature. Aquamarine Fukushima is divided into 16 areas. Each theme has its own theme, such as the Coral Reef Sea, the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, the Fukushima Sea, the Sea of ​​Tides, the Friendship Park, Aquamarine Egg, and Aquamarine Uonozo, so you can learn about the diverse marine ecosystems.

You can see unique creatures in 16 areas.

In the coral reef area, you can see the clownfish from Finding Nemo. You can see various creatures that live in the coral reefs of the headwaters of the Kuroshio Current. There are also areas where you can see marine mammals and water birds that live in the northern seas. Sea lions are dynamic. Despite its large body, it has a cute face. Etopirika has a face that looks like it has long eyebrows. You may even see the Tufted squirrel diving to collect food.

The highlight is the ``Large Shiome Tank'' where the Kuroshio Current and the Oyashio Current intersect.

The highlight of Aquamarine Fukushima is the ``Large Tide Tank''. The motif is the intersection of the Kuroshio Current and the Oyashio Current. The Kuroshio Current is one of the world's most representative ocean currents. The current is fast and has a big impact on Japan's climate. In the aquarium, sparkling fish such as bonito, yellowfin tuna, and sardine are swimming dashingly. Oyashio is rich in western salts, and a lot of plankton occurs there. Plankton is the best food for fish. The name Oyashio means "rich sea that nurtures life." The ``Large Tide Tank'' is structured so that you can walk along the border between these two tides. If you go through the triangular tunnel, you can see fish from the Kuroshio and Oyashio seas at the same time.

INFORMATION

nameEnvironmental Aquarium Aquamarine Fukushima
address50 Onahama Tatsumicho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture 971-8101
telephone number0246-73-2525
URLhttp://www.aquamarine.or.jp/index.html
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