Portugal is very much a sea-going country with boats of various sizes located all along the coastal area in any sheltered harbor available. It is truly no wonder that when they hosted the World Expo in 1998, their theme was…”The Oceans: A Heritage for the Future”. Although the Portuguese made many historical discoveries, the expo was actually focused on encouraging individuals as well as international societies to do what we could to preserve the oceans.
Of course the expo itself is closed, but they have many of the permanent buildings still there, including a fabulous oceanarium. The huge aquarium includes journeys through the Atlantic, Antarctica, Indian and Pacific Oceans with fish and other sea life populating well over 30 tanks. It’s definitely one of the best!!!
I couldn't resist the "mermaid's purse"...I've never seen them before. They're the egg case for sharks!!!
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