National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium

“Mini Sub” is a game that simulates the collection of biological samples in the deep sea. Players can control the mechanical arm and obtain information from the sonar system. Visitors will be kept rather busy in the Mini Sub by controlling all sorts of operating instruments.

Vessel game is a game requiring participations and interactions of a minimum number of players. It resembles a movie theater in which the audiences can make decisions about which waters or routes they wish to explore. Seats are divided into the captain and passenger seats.

　In the Marine Encyclopedia exhibit, visitors can learn about the unique ecosystems of Earth’s four main oceans, as well as the behaviors and biology of the organisms inhabiting those oceans (both ancient and modern), through CG illustrations. In addition, introductions to animal conservation and deep ocean currents and upwelling are featured here.

This exhibit shows the topography of the deep-sea trenches, which are more than 10 thousand meters deep. It introduces the six major inventions that revolutionized underwater exploration over the past century.