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| The original
entryway included a 125 foot mural, photos
of John Lethbridge's diving barrel and Frederic
de Drieberg's breathing device (dating back
to 1809), an old-fashioned diving suit and
a model of the Nautilus submarine that was
used in the 1954 Disney film 20,000 Leagues
Under the Sea. |
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| The original
pavilion also included a two-minute multimedia
presentation honoring the pioneers of ocean
research, and a seven-minute film demonstrating
the role of the seas as a source of energy,
minerals and protein. |
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| The aquarium
holds an astounding 5.7 million gallons of
water, and is home to over 2000 different
creatures. The aquarium and surrounding facilities
took 22 months to construct. |
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| Believe it or
not, the glass walls of the aquarium are
actually held in place by the water itself.
When the pavilion was being constructed,
it was decided not to introduce anything
into the aquarium that might harm
the animals (including any materials that
might have ordinarily been used to secure
the walls), so instead the tank was simple
filled with water, and the resultant pressure
was used to hold the glass in place. |
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