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UnderWater World Guam is one of the longest tunnel-aquariums in the world and the only oceanarium in the United States territory of Guam. The aquarium opened in 1999 and has more than 2,000 animals representing more than 80 different species. Many of the animals included in the aquarium are native to Guam and the surrounding Marianas Islands. UnderWater World Guam is managed and partly owned by U.S. Aquarium Team (USAT) and is located in Tumon. The main exhibit is a tunnel under an salt-water aquarium. The tank has more than 24 sharks, a shovelnose guitarfish, two giant groupers and four stingrays. The aquarium is involved with many conservation efforts on Guam. UnderWater World Guam is a major sponsor of the International Coastal Cleanup on Guam every year. The company also started a group known as the Blue Crew which consists of employees and other individuals from the community focused on environmental education and restoration efforts. == Animals == Many of the animals at UnderWater World Guam are found in the waters surrounding the island. The main tank features many large animals, including Grey reef shark, Blacktip reef shark, Zebra shark, Spotted eagle ray, and Whiptail stingray. There is also an exhibit featuring five giant Moray eels. The gallery exhibits at UnderWater World Guam are home to animals from around the world, including Chambered Nautilus, Japanese spider crab, Corals, and a unique exhibit featuring fish that change gender. The final portion of the exhibit is a touch pool area where guests can feel live sea stars, fish and sharks. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「UnderWater World Guam」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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