Passages of the Deep

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This new exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is called “Passages of the Deep“.  This area used to house the Keiko, the killer whale (from the movie “Free Willy”. They have transformed the area:

In an underwater adventure. visitors are immersed in Keiko’s former home through acrylic tunnels surrounded by several feet of sea water. Passages of the Deep has proven to be an unique attraction. As though they were taking a walk into the open ocean, visitors are able to come face to face with large sharks, rockfish and bat rays swimming above and below. Waves surging against the tunnel gives visitors the impression they are beneath the ocean. And the Oregon shipwreck resting on the bottom increases the feeling of being early undersea explorers.

It was difficult to get clear shots because the fish were moving so quickly, but I tried. It was also really unnerving walking over the acrylic floor with the sharks swimming below..