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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.

Spot these animals on our Open Sea Cam

Hammerhead shark swimming in profile against a deep blue background, distinctive head shape visible

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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A green turtle swims alongside a school of sardines

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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Side view of a pelagic stingray swimming

Pelagic stingray

Pelagic stingray

This ray prefers cruising open ocean waters to spending time on the sandy seafloor.

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Collage of products from Open Sea collection, featuring a hooded sweatshirt with ray, mola plush toy, and hammerhead shark trinket.

Bring the open sea home

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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Up-close view of a humpback whale breaching in Monterey Bay with foothills visible in the background

Ecosystem

Dive into the open waters where these animals live

Changing seasons move the water masses in this vast, hypnotic world—and the creatures that travel with them.

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