These transparent and soft jellyfish consist of more than 90% water. They move by contracting the velum along their umbrellas, though they are often at the mercy of the sea’s currents and tides, which can carry them thousands of kilometers over a lifetime.
This massive aquarium, the largest in Taiwan, houses among the largest creatures ever kept in captivity, including a 16-m whale shark, 13 2.4-m dolphins, and 3 sailfish. It also contains a plethora of other marine inhabitants, both large and small.
Fish can be seen swimming back and fourth through a circular window. The light reflects their shadows and encourages people to ponder the importance of the oceans, ideally instilling in them a desire to protect them.