The Seas of Australia - The Great Barrier Reef -
Coral grows only a few centimeters a year. Over many years, these corals reproduce and grow repeatedly, forming the world's largest coral reef. The coral reef, which continues to grow even today, is a safe haven for a variety of creatures.
The foxtail rabbitfish (Rhinoceros fuscoguttatus) is distributed in the Ryukyu Islands and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits coral reef areas and is popular as an ornamental fish due to its vibrant body color. There are individual differences in the shape and number of black markings on its sides. It has sharp, venomous spines on its dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins, and being stung causes intense pain.
Blue Tang
Distribution: South of Kochi Prefecture, Indian Ocean, Western Pacific. It inhabits relatively shallow waters and feeds on zooplankton and algae. Juveniles are highly dependent on corals and live very close to them. Adults may fight with other members of the same species using the spines at the base of their tail fin. It is not commonly eaten, but is popular as an ornamental fish due to its beautiful coloration.
Anthias
Distribution: Western Pacific. They are often found in large schools around drop-offs (areas where the water suddenly gets deep) and rocks called reefs around coral reefs. Males have pointed snouts and yellow tail fins. In Okinawa, they are called "Jurigwaiyu" (a fish that looks like a courtesan) in the local dialect because of their beauty.
The Great Barrier Reef is rich in biodiversity.
The famous Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,600 km in length and covering an area of 344,400 km², lies off the northeastern coast of Australia. Its size is roughly the same as the Japanese archipelago, and it is visible even from space. It is the world's largest structure created by microscopic organisms. The Great Barrier Reef is home to a rich variety of creatures, including corals and fish, and is a fitting example of a coral reef that exemplifies biodiversity. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
【table of contents】
Facility Overview
Floor map and information
Free Wi-Fi and QR code translator information
performance
Coral reef sea
Sunshine Lagoon
Jellyfish Space
A hairtail fish looking up to the sky
The Amazon River
From Water to Land: The World of Amphibians
The sea of clownfish and sea anemones
Sea Lion Oasis Square
Otters at the Water's Edge
Fountain of Sparkle
Penguins on the grassland
Penguins in the Sky
The foxtail rabbitfish (Rhinoceros fuscoguttatus) is distributed in the Ryukyu Islands and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits coral reef areas and is popular as an ornamental fish due to its vibrant body color. There are individual differences in the shape and number of black markings on its sides. It has sharp, venomous spines on its dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins, and being stung causes intense pain.
Blue Tang
Distribution: South of Kochi Prefecture, Indian Ocean, Western Pacific. It inhabits relatively shallow waters and feeds on zooplankton and algae. Juveniles are highly dependent on corals and live very close to them. Adults may fight with other members of the same species using the spines at the base of their tail fin. It is not commonly eaten, but is popular as an ornamental fish due to its beautiful coloration.
Anthias
Distribution: Western Pacific. They are often found in large schools around drop-offs (areas where the water suddenly gets deep) and rocks called reefs around coral reefs. Males have pointed snouts and yellow tail fins. In Okinawa, they are called "Jurigwaiyu" (a fish that looks like a courtesan) in the local dialect because of their beauty.
The Great Barrier Reef is rich in biodiversity.
The famous Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,600 km in length and covering an area of 344,400 km², lies off the northeastern coast of Australia. Its size is roughly the same as the Japanese archipelago, and it is visible even from space. It is the world's largest structure created by microscopic organisms. The Great Barrier Reef is home to a rich variety of creatures, including corals and fish, and is a fitting example of a coral reef that exemplifies biodiversity. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
【table of contents】
Facility Overview
Floor map and information
Free Wi-Fi and QR code translator information
performance
Coral reef sea
Sunshine Lagoon
Jellyfish Space
A hairtail fish looking up to the sky
The Amazon River
From Water to Land: The World of Amphibians
The sea of clownfish and sea anemones
Sea Lion Oasis Square
Otters at the Water's Edge
Fountain of Sparkle
Penguins on the grassland
Penguins in the Sky