The main entry way and information counter
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Panoramic windows looked out on the bay and ocean
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Aquarium is built on the site of the old Hovden Cannery
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Bizarre jarred objects from the old cannery
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Entry to the "Ocean's Edge" exhibits
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Floor to ceiling panels display kelp and fish
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One of several hands-on exhibits
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The view out through a rain soaked window
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Entry to the coral reef exhibits
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A typical coral reef exhibit
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A place to feel kelp, and learn about its uses
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A bridge between the old and new sections
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Entry to the deep ocean exhibits
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Jelly fish, of course
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Round windows displayed tiny jelly fish
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Entry to the marine mammal exhibits
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Many outside decks, unused on that stormy day
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Fish of all sizes were there to see
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Even the bones of a whale were on display
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Folks gazed into the otter exhibit
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A midday snack in the snack bar
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A young girl was unsure if she wanted to touch a ray
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A young girl at play in a penguin egg
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The eye of a mocked up whale
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One man used a cell phone to photograph the exhibit
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Some hardy folk braved the rain just to be outside
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A sea otter
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floated behind streaked plexiglass Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 27 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 10:43:50 Saturday 24 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Denver Welte

Fish could appear almost hypnotically abstract
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A jellyfish appeared to defy gravity
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Egg yolk jellyfish
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appeared insubstantial Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 27 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 11:34:46 Saturday 24 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Denver Welte

Sea nettle jellyfish
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provided a photo opportunity Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 27 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 11:35:22 Saturday 24 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Denver Welte

Sharks floated over sand
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The shore bird
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exhibit Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 27 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:58:41 Saturday 24 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Denver Welte