The 8th most visited aquarium in the world is the Veracruz Aquarium in Veracruz, Mexico. This aquarium is 25 acres in size and is in the interesting location inside a shopping mall. The Veracruz Aquarium has many different aquatic creatures like sharks, barracudas and turtles. This aquarium is well known as the best equipped in Latin America. It was opened in 1992 and features 25 different pools. The aquarium is home to around 3000 different species of marine life. The Veracruz Aquarium has been affectionately nicknamed the Great Oceanic Fishbowl. This nickname comes from the fact that is looks a lot like a fishbowl due to its transparent walls and special design features which allow it to stay strong despite its large size. The design also must support the water that flows freely into it every day from the Gulf of Mexico.
The Veracruz Aquarium features 7 sections. There are both fresh water and salt water sections. You will find African mojarras, piranhas and crocodiles in the fresh water areas, among other aquatic creatures. In the salt water areas are sea urchins, turtle and seahorses, among others. The true variety of the marine life is amazing and stands out from other aquariums in the world. The aquarium also features aquatic plants and often acts as a scientific study area to help in various projects that seek to help the natural wildlife in the oceans. The aquarium has helped and is involved in projects that often help to aid and protect endangered sea creatures.
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