The museum features a virtual whale skeleton exhibition that uses digital technology to reconstruct marine biology history.
The "Waters of the World" pavilion includes a massive kelp forest tank reaching 10 meters in height.
The facility was specifically designed to mirror the ecological gradient from mountain streams to deep-ocean environments.
The museum operates a specialized rescue and rehabilitation center for stranded sea turtles found along Taiwan's coast.
The aquarium's life-support systems process thousands of tons of seawater daily to replicate natural marine habitats.
It is the first aquarium in Asia to successfully breed certain species of jellyfish in captivity for research purposes.
The National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium is Taiwan's largest marine research and education facility, located on the Hengchun Peninsula. The museum is divided into three major exhibition halls: Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom Pavilion, and Waters of the World. A notable feature is the 81-meter-long underwater tunnel located within the Coral Kingdom Pavilion. The facility houses diverse marine life, including beluga whales, penguins, and sharks. It incorporates active research facilities alongside public displays. Visitors can participate in overnight "sleep in the aquarium" programs to observe nocturnal behavior of marine animals. The architectural design of the main entrance hall mimics the shape of a whale surfacing from the water. The site maintains a focus on marine conservation and ecological restoration efforts in the surrounding coastal area. It serves as a base for academic research on coral reef ecosystems and deep-sea biology.
Inside the 81-meter underwater tunnel where the surrounding marine life provides a 360-degree backdrop.
Book the popular overnight stay program several months in advance as it fills up quickly.
Focus on the feeding schedule demonstrations to see active behaviors rather than passive viewing.
Bring a light jacket, as the interior halls are kept at low temperatures to maintain water quality.
Do not attempt to touch the glass or tap on the tanks, as this causes significant distress to the animals and disrupts their behavior.
Flash photography is strictly prohibited near animal tanks to prevent stressing the marine life.
