沖繩美麗海水族館(Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium) 位於沖繩本島北部本部町的「海洋博公園」內,是日本最大、世界知名的水族館之一。館內最著名的「黑潮之海」水槽,容量達7,500立方公尺,飼養著世界少數能見到的 鯨鯊 與 鬼蝠魟,壯觀的景象令人震撼。
館內展示內容涵蓋沖繩周邊的多樣海洋生態,包括珊瑚礁區、熱帶魚、深海生物等,讓遊客能完整體驗沖繩大海的奧秘。館外還有海豚劇場、海龜館與海牛館,是適合家庭旅遊與海洋教育的重要景點。
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, located in Motobu Town in northern Okinawa within the Ocean Expo Park, is one of Japan’s largest and most renowned aquariums. Its highlight is the massive Kuroshio Sea Tank, which holds 7,500 cubic meters of water and houses majestic whale sharks and manta rays, offering a breathtaking view of marine life.
Exhibits cover a wide range of Okinawan marine ecosystems, from vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish to mysterious deep-sea creatures, providing visitors with an immersive experience of the ocean’s wonders. Outside the main aquarium, attractions such as the Dolphin Show, Sea Turtle Pool, and Manatee Pool make it a perfect destination for families and marine education.