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White shark released back into the wild by Monterey Bay Aquarium

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After being exhibited for two months at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a young female white shark was released back into the ocean Wednesday this week. “ I’ve always said that these animals will tell us when it’s time to put them back to the ocean. Now was clearly the time ,” said Randy Hamilton, vice president of husbandry for the aquarium. The release was prompted by a change in behaviour; she started acting aggressive towards other sharks in the million-gallon aquarium and during the Halloween weekend she received a superficial bite wound. She also injured a galapagos shark by biting it and was observed ... Read Full Story

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Monterey Beachside Hotels

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Situated on the coast of Central California, the city of Monterey is the favorite tourist destination for Oceanside retreats or romantic getaways. Monterey is home to a thriving industry and is also home to many schools and universities. Monterey Hotels Monterey is one of the attractive coastal cities situated in California and it is the state capital of California. The state is home to the Defense Language Institute, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Monterey Institute of International Studies and the California State University Monterey Bay as well as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center. You can also include the ... Read Full Story

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Stunning Pictures of Jellyfishes– Medusas

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Jellyfish (also known as jellies or sea jellies) are free-swimming members of the phylum Cnidaria. They have several different morphologies that represent several different cnidarian classes including the Scyphozoa (over 200 species), Staurozoa (about 50 species), Cubozoa (about 20 species), and Hydrozoa (about 1000-1500 species that make jellyfish and many more that do not). The jellyfish in these groups are also called, respectively, scyphomedusae, stauromedusae, cubomedusae, and hydromedusae; medusa is another word for jellyfish. Beautiful Jelly Fish. Cassiopea (cotylorhiza tubercolata) Jellyfish at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Jellyfish. Australian Blue Jelly Aurelia aurita at Aquarium Finisterrae, La Coruña, Spain. flower hat jelly (Olindias formosa) Diningroom table ... Read Full Story

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Ripley’s Aquarium Most Popular Aquarium in US

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Proclaimed as the Most Popular Aquarium in US T ripAdvisor.com’s Listing Ranks Gatlinburg Attraction as #1 GATLINBURG, Tenn. In its first listing of the nation’s aquariums, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is being recognized as the most popular aquarium in the U.S. by TripAdvisor,com’s travelers and editors. “This is great validation for us! In 2001, the year we opened, we were the most attended aquarium in the U.S. with more than two million visitors and we have remained very popular year after year,” said Steve File, General Manager of Ripley’s’ Aquarium of the Smokies, noting that since opening, more ... Read Full Story

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Luxury Monterey Resort Hotels

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Travelers going to Monterey Peninsula can choose from cheap to luxury Monterey Hotels. They provide a handful of outdoor activities for nature lovers. Monterey is widely known because of its rich marine habitat. One of the world?s biggest aquariums can be found here. It is home to many sea lions, sea otters and numerous marine science laboratories. Monterey hotels provide various choices of accommodations for those who want to stay near the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This marine museum is the largest in the United States. Guests may visit the exhibits that showcase the ecosystem and natural habitat of different marine creatures. Hammerhead sharks, green ... Read Full Story

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NBC TODAY Show - Aquarium Releases Great White Shark

Nov. 23: A young female great white shark that swam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium has been released after she started hunting in her tank. The shark was used to educate visitors about the species. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports.Add this to your queueAdded: Mon Nov 23 16:18:04 UTC 2009Air date: Mon Nov 23 00:00:00 UTC 2009Duration: 03:18

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Immerse yourself in the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Dawn is coming soon. The lights are off, the sound system is silent, and the beasts of the Monterey Bay Aquarium have the place mostly to themselves: the otters, the anemones, the octopuses, the great white shark in the big tank, the lame young albatross in its rooftop cage — and Kacey Kurimura, who is at the kitchen sink in her apron and waterproof boots, reaching for a knife.

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