Positioned on the edge of a cliff is the world-renowned Musee Oceanographique de Monaco. It opened its doors in 1910 and was founded by Prince Albert I. The highlight of the museum is its aquarium which has a 6m-deep lagoon where all the sharks and marine predators are separated from colorful tropical fish by a coral reef. Upstairs in two very large colonnaded rooms you can learn the history of oceanography and marine biology looking over photos, old equipment, various specimens and interactive displays. Altogether the museum has about 90 tanks in the aquarium housing 450 Mediterranean and tropical species all sustained by 250,000 liters of sea water being pumped in every day. For children there is the tactile basin where they can get up close and feel the fish. Take a walk up to the rooftop terrace which offers fantastic views of Monaco and the Mediterranean.
Take an amazing walk back into history by visiting the old part of Monaco known as Monaco Ville or Le Rocher (Rock of Monaco). It winds up a pistol-shaped rock and was strategically positioned to
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The beach was created along the seafront shortly after WW II. Good sand for the beach is trucked in. The sections of the beach are separated by three concrete jetties. Stretching along the beach are restaurants, bars and bistros. To find your preferred place on the beach you have to arrive early during the peak summer season. This is a public beach and since prices are pretty steep for a sun bed and umbrella you should bring your own. This is a family-friendly beach but you must be careful of jellyfish so look for the flag flying from the lifeguard stand when they’re present. You can book jet skis and banana boat rides. For more action there is windsurfing, parasailing, a roller blade and skateboard area. For the little ones there is a toddler playground. Everything you could want to do or see is within walking distance from the
The resort is a magnificent place for relaxation- with many beaches, ruins, restaurants, tourist attractions, entertainment venues, and natural wonders.
These beaches provide a place of rest and relaxation from the minute person steps on to one. One in particular that is the most famous of all of Puerto Rico would the Flamenco beach. This is the most attractive. The sand is warm as the summer sun and so soft your feet just sink. The water is crystal blue and shimmers as the sun sets on it. Even as the sun sets you can still see the coral reef with a spectrum of colors throughout these reefs house exotic fish and birds.
One of the best vacation spots and most fun are down the shore in Wildwood, New Jersey. Wildwood consists of a boardwalk with tons of rides and fun, a beach with a beautiful ocean, and little summerhouses with ocean-side views. The best attractions though would probably be located on the boardwalk. There are so many things to see and do. Although it’s rather costly, it’s well worth it and it’s a great place for a family to share quality time together.
Collaroy Beach offers good swimming conditions and is ideal for beginner surfers. Wind surfing is a trendy and fun thing to do at Collaroy Beach. Facilities found at this beach include showers, public toilets, disabled toilets, Wi-Fi access points, barbeques, garbage bins, a large enclosed playground that has recently been upgraded, picnic area, ocean swimming pool, an open space playground, and liberty
When Anne Collet was a child she had her first encounter with the sea, as many young children do, by going on vacations with her family. From that point on she knew it was what she would want to do with her life. She went to college at a university in Brest and enrolled into the department of marine biology. This is where she began to study the sea and all its creatures in it. In 1973 Anne had her first Dolphin encounter and from then on became infatuated with the “Giants” of the sea. Her passion was for Dolphins and Whales.
As a mariner its important to know about the marine life, that was one reason I have chosen this topic for my today’s short presentation.
California’s most ravishing views must be its coastline. There are amazing, refined, long stretches of beaches that offer a wide variety of sceneries. Beautiful white sand coming from Santa Monica, Long Beach and Big Sur. All types of people from the state of California to people from Florida enjoy California beaches. Some even like to hang loose and surf on the waves coming off the coast. Incredible evenings make families in California come together to watch the sun set. Florida beaches are not just well known in the USA but all around the world. Beaches that come to mind are Miami, Clearwater, and Sarasota beach. Miami beach is considered one of the “sexiest beaches in America.” With all the parties thrown on the beach, spring break is a local one stop for students that are coming out of Miami University. Clearwater beach, years ago, was ranked as the number one beach on the planet, with its white powdery sand and super clear water. Sarasota beach is quiet, and one can hear the natural crashing of the waves hitting the shore that sooths anybody trying to relax and enjoy their
...e one of the buildings, there is a featured presentation of the countryside in France. It was incredible.
Aquariums are a great place to learn about the ocean and its habitats. From the bottom of the food webs to the preservations of the environments within, aquariums give people of all ages a hands-on experience and first-look at the mysteries of the ocean. Both the coral reef and the deep sea, though not well known among the general public, is presented in a way that sparks interest, showing the biodiversity in the waters below.
Thailand is widely popular for its beaches as it helps the tourists to enjoy the sun under the shadow of palm trees and romantic stroll on the cool sandy shore. The country holds the world’s beautiful beaches and adventure spots. Tourists from different parts of the world visit the destination and relax in the Thai beaches by drinking coconut milk from the shell. People who are pressured with work can visit the beach massage centres and get rejuvenated. If you are adventure person, then hire a boat and dive into the beaches to explore the marine life.
... night parties and romantic escapade. The incredible restaurants on the beaches are stunning and present not only good food but a splendid setting to enjoy the most beautiful sunset. Besides restaurants, the bars on these beaches are perfect for youngsters and couples to enjoy the liveliest and zealous nightlife in Caribbean region for which, the isle is globally famous.
New museology is the modernisation of museums. New museums are made to be more interactive and more interesting for the visitors. Displays in the museums are no longer covered in glass and people are encouraged to look more closely and interact with displays. The museums are brighter are the displays...
Ever since Sunset Beach has been officially opened to the public, there has been a drastic increase of tourists present. Television programs concluded that at least a thousand people visit the beach everyday. Reasons for their stay are that they feel comfortable with the environment that surrounds the beach front, people who are at the beach are joyous and numerous activities to enjoy, and the fresh scent of the sparkly waters, make the visitors feel calm and pleasurable. So I decided to take a trip there.
Aquariums have been around since 50 AD. The romans were the first to introduce glass panes, making it easier to view the fish. They would keep small tanks made of marble under their guest’s beds before the glass panes were introduced. Around 1369 the Chinese were using porcelain tubs to hold their goldfish, and with time the modern fish bowls were shaped. In the 19th century an inventor named Dr. Nathanial Bagshaw Ward began to put plants and toy fish into his aquariums. It began to create a movement that became a hobby for many people and even spreading to the United States. Then in 1853 the first large public aquarium opened in the London Zoo. Finally in the beginning of the 20th century the first mechanical aquarium air pump was invented and was powered by running water instead of electricity. Along with the improvement of filtration techniques the other great innovation was switch from glass to plexi-glass and later acrylic panels. With glass it was sometimes very hard to see the animals since it would distort the view with the increase of width. When acrylic technology came around windows could be a lot thicker without distortion, and could be a lot larger as well. With these design innovations aquariums can hold over 8 million gallons of water, both marine and fresh. They have millions of visitors ever year that go to see over 90,000 animals and 400 different species, from small fish like piranhas and clown fish, to large mammals like killer whales and dolphins. Most of...
It seems a little bit crowded in this 20" X 13" tank that not only holds nine fish, but also two huge sea shells. Both of the pink shaded shells give the tank a happy look. There are also plastic green plants sticking out from the shells and rocks. As I am observing these objects, I am swimming back and forth in the tank. A hollow skeleton head lay upon the middle of the tank with green ferns sticking out of its eyes. An ancient, small gray pot lay next to one of the shells, also surrounded with plastic green sea plants. The thermometer sways back and forth as one of my friends hits it after swimming by.