National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium Introduction
The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium is located in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, covering an area of approximately 96.81 hectares. To reflect the atmosphere of a marine paradise, the main building features a wave-shaped roof, an outdoor water plaza, and life-sized models of whales, dolphins, and sharks. The main facilities are divided into three themed pavilions: Taiwan Waters, Coral Kingdom, and World Waters, creating an immersive experience that evokes visitors' imaginations of the underwater world. The Taiwan Waters pavilion has twelve viewing points themed around "The Journey of a Raindrop." It begins with the raindrop falling from high mountains, gathering melted snow, carrying soil and rocks down swiftly, eroding riverbeds and gradually accumulating in the gently sloping plains, then flowing into reservoirs, estuaries, and tidal zones before finally reaching the ocean. This design not only helps visitors understand the diverse ecology of rivers and oceans in Taiwan but also features touch pools where visitors can interact with starfish, sea urchins, sea hares, and crabs, as well as a glass display area showcasing the graceful swimming of whale sharks, allowing them to appreciate the adorable forms of marine life. The Coral Kingdom pavilion, themed "Tropical Rainforest in the Ocean," welcomes visitors with beautiful live corals and tropical fish. Guests can then slowly swim into an underwater tunnel within the artificial ocean. Walking through this 84-meter long tunnel, they can observe various beautiful coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, and intelligent and cute beluga whales. They will also enter the bottom of a shipwreck, weaving between decks and cabins, where even more underwater creatures come into view. The World Waters pavilion integrates various technologies, including 3D animation, audiovisual equipment, large-scale environments, and physical displays of marine creatures. This immersive experience allows visitors to explore ancient oceans, kelp forests, deep-sea areas, and polar waters. Among these, the "Exploration Classroom" features specially designed interactive games such as fossil legends, polar explorations, a kelp maze, and a time-traveling exploration vehicle, inspiring children's interest in marine life. Visiting the World Waters pavilion is equivalent to embarking on a digital wonder journey.
