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Birds and Shores
Learn how local seabirds make VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
their homes in inhospitable
conditions. Birds, including this Practical Information
tufted puffin and common Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way.
murres, can be seen nesting, Map 3 B1. Tel (206) 386-4300.
foraging, and more. Open 9:30am–5pm daily; 9:30am–
3pm some public hols. Closed
First Fri in Jun, Dec 25. & 7 -
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@ 15, 18, 21, 22, 56, 99.

. Marine Mammals
This popular attraction features the antics of
the aquarium’s sea otters, harbor seals, and fur
seals. Visitors can also see these mammals in
an underwater viewing area on the lower level.

. Underwater Dome
Travel through a short tunnel to this stunning
undersea dome, which offers a panoramic
view from inside a 400,000-gallon (1,500,000-
liter) tank housing rockfish, small sharks,
salmon, lingcod, sturgeon, and many others.
Lower Level

Puget Sound Fish
Packed with bright, exotic fish such
as this canary rockfish, Pacific spiny
lumpsuckers, and midshipmen fish,
Puget Sound Fish is a great chance
for kids to snap some colorful photos.

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