Guests entering "Tentacles" star t at a 1,900-
gallon exhibit that introduces a school of
vibrant Bigfin Reef squid, while rarely seen
species such as the giant Pacific octopus, wun-
derpus, flamboyant cuttlefish and tiny nor thern
pygmy squid rotate through other displays.
From time to time, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Research Institute [MBARI] staff may bring in
additional deep-sea octopuses and squid col-
lected on expeditions.
Elsewhere, illustrations, sculptures, mosaics,
models, prints and other ar tifacts explore the
role of cephalopods in ar t and history. A
dynamic multimedia exhibit demonstrates the
quick navigational movements of the cham-
bered nautilus; another explores how sea crea-
tures use color-shifting abilities to communi-
cate, hide and hunt.
Interactive exhibits, like the one that allows
aquarium guests to create and upload cephalo-
pod images to social media channels, have
become increasingly popular in recent years.
Expanded family and student programs also
(Clockwise from top) The California Sea
Otter exhibit is always a popular draw at
the MBA; a spotted jellyfish is part of the
mesmerizing "Jellies Experience"; docile
leopard sharks, which live in shallow waters,
are displayed in the Slough exhibit.
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