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Look into a mysterious, mesmerizing world where life looms large
You'll see giant tuna power their way through the water, while pelagic rays and green sea turtles swim just inches away.
The stunning one-million-gallon Open Sea exhibit is home to one of the most diverse communities of open-ocean animals to be found in any aquarium.
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Scalloped hammerhead shark
Scalloped hammerhead shark
With that wide, thick head shaped like a double-headed hammer, it's easy to identify a hammerhead shark.
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Dolphinfish
Dolphinfish
The beautiful dolphinfish sports iridescent body colors—metallic blues and greens on the back and sides, with white and yellow underneath.
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Green turtle
Green turtle
A green turtle is always on the move. It starts life as an egg on a beach, then sets off to travel the open ocean.
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Pelagic stingray
Pelagic stingray
This ray prefers cruising open ocean waters to spending time on the sandy seafloor.
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What do you love about the Open Sea exhibit? Whether it’s the glittering schools of sardines gently gliding sea turtles, now you can bring your favorite memories home with products inspired by this million-gallon exhibit.
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