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February, 2008 Archives

Kristina’s Critter Corner – Brown Bamboo Shark

February 27th, 2008 · Posted in Conservation, Downtown Aquarium · 0 Comments

Brown Bamboo Shark aka Chiloscyllium punctatatum
The Bamboo Shark is visible to those who know its hiding spot. Located in the “Under the Sea” exhibit, divers can spot this little shark wrapped around the coral, by the first entry point. This shark has a long slender body with an elongated tail. Younger sharks are usually banded, [...]

Come Dive the Downtown Aquarium!

February 19th, 2008 · Posted in Downtown Aquarium · 0 Comments

Here is another testimony of the fun and exciting diving we do at the Downtown Aquarium! Be one of the many divers that have done a salt water dive right her in Colorado!
“Dear Wendie at A-1 SCUBA,
Thanks for providing a terrific time at the Denver Aquarium. I got my Advanced Open Water Certification [...]

Kristina’s Critter Corner – East Pacific Green Sea Turtle

February 18th, 2008 · Posted in Conservation, Downtown Aquarium · 0 Comments

Green Sea turtle aka Chelonia mydas agassizii
Green sea turtles are known to be the largest out of all hard-shelled sea turtles. Baby turtles, called hatchlings are just 2 inches long, and can grow up to 3 feet as adults. They reach maturity around 20 to 50 years of age.
Green sea turtles are herbivorous, mostly feeding [...]

Kristina’s Critter Corner – Great Barracuda

February 11th, 2008 · Posted in Downtown Aquarium · 0 Comments

Great Barracuda aka Sphyraena barracuda
This big eyed, large mouthed fish is found in the “Sunken Shipwreck” exhibit, usually found on the surface of the water patroling its territory.
Great Barracudas can grow up to 6ft in length, and hold a record weighing in at 85 pounds!
The juveniles are usually found in mangroves and shallow sheltered reef [...]

Kristina’s Critter Corner – Tarpon Fish

February 4th, 2008 · Posted in A-1 News, Downtown Aquarium · 2 Comments

Tarpon Aka Meglaops atlanticus
These fish are the newest addition to the “Under the Sea” exhibit! Recently added, they will be joining Moray eels, Green Sea Turtle, and 2 nurse sharks.
They have large flat scales that range up to 3 feet long, have an elongated dorsal fin, and a large mouth which points upwards called an [...]