It is pretty fascinating to go down to the aquarium and see how another part of our ecosystem lives. I felt pretty lucky to be able to touch some of the creatures that call the sea their home. I touched about three starfish. They each felt a little different, but they all pretty much felt like dry, hard shells (even though they are under water). That surprised me! I thought they may be a bit soft, or even a little slimy, but they were not at all! It was pretty cool.
Another thing, I was able to touch, were something like these sea creatures. I do not remember what they are called. Some of them I could not feel at all when I touched them. Apparently they send out stingers that paralyze fish when they swim by.
We, as humans have a thicker skin, so we are not affected by this. One of them tried to zap me. I felt it, but it did not hurt. It was very quick though, so quick it made me jump! That was kind of funny.
Dale Chihuly did a magnificent piece for a display at the aquarium.
I like looking at the seahorses.
If you look closely, there are two in this picture!
What a big, beautiful fish!
The underwater dome is a lot of fun!
