Monday, March 29, 2010

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Everyone took a trip to the aquarium on Friday. It was great to see some of the variety of critters that live in/around the water. The number of different animals was really incredible to me. The Asilomar Conference Grounds provided all our meals while we were staying there. Since we were taking a trip Friday, they made us some tastey boxed lunches. We ate these outside the aquarium.

(L to R): Peter, Anne, Eli, Josiah (hidden entirey behind Dad), Dad, Simon, Rachel, Grandma, David, Grandpa, & Brian. Mom and I were also there, but it is really hard to get everyone in one picture, especially in such a large group!
Jellyfish:
Sea dragons:
Sea horses:
Several types of corals (with a few fish thrown in):
Coastal birds:
Sea animals adapting to human trash in their environment:
A super-spikey crab:
Living sea dollars (fuzzy and purple!):
A flat fish, with both eyes migrated to one side of the body (creepy):
A skate egg pouch, where eggs hatch and young skates develop, along with a sea pen (orange):
So pretty:
More coral (we like coral):
A beautiful tank with many creatures, including a snail, shrimp, and anemone:
Another good-looking invertebrate (I'm not sure of the exact name):

3 comments:

Anne said...

Wow - you got a lot of great photos at the aquarium. So colorful! I always have trouble with photos of things in tanks turning out well...

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting all of the photos so we can enjoy your trip. After visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, both of you will have your work cut out for you if you ever start another salt water aquarium!

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Han said...

Anne, fish are always difficult because they move so fast. Slower objects, like invertebrates or starfish, are infinitely easier.

Dad, that is true, but seeing the beautiful tanks made me miss our old ones.