Nature

OCEANS IN GLASS: BTS of the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Season 24 Episode 2 | 52m 58s

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is recognized as one of the most significant and spectacular aquariums in the world because of its realistic presentations. Instead of exhibiting collections of animals, the Aquarium presents entire habitats, virtual slices of ocean that include 30,000 animals and plants. But how does an aquarium work? What's the science behind the magic?

Aired: 01/21/06

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