2005-12 Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

  • Mixed Jacks
    Mixed Jacks
    The first display on entering has several species of Jacks, Trevally & Scads to my best identification.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0003
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mixed Jacks
    Mixed Jacks
    Closer look with maybe three species. All photos were shot at higher ISO and have grain.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0011
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden Sweepers
    Golden Sweepers
    Parapriacanthus ransonneti - also Threadfin Butterflyfish, Anthias and a Blue-ringed Angelfish.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0012
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jellies
    Jellies
    Mastigias papua - because of their soft bodies, filtration and water movement require special design.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0016
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Above the Display
    Above the Display
    Filtration, Ultraviolet Sterilization, Ozone, Lighting, Water Chemistry and much more behind the scenes.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0017
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dump Buckets Above the Display
    Dump Buckets Above the Display
    Water movement, surge strategy.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0018
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dump Bucket Wave Above the Display
    Dump Bucket Wave Above the Display
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0020
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Above the Display
    Above the Display
    Different habitats not part of the display tank being explained.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0021
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whale Shark Display
    Whale Shark Display
    Above the 6.3 million gallon display aquarium that houses whale sharks and much more.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0025
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whale Shark
    Whale Shark
    Rhincodon typus - bought from fishermen, the Whale Shark was destined for a seafood market.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0026
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cownose Rays
    Cownose Rays
    Lighting in the Aquarium are low, making photography a challenge.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0035
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whale Shark
    Whale Shark
    Rhincodon typus
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0038
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden Trevally juveniles
    Golden Trevally juveniles
    Gnathanodon speciosus
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0040
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bowmouth Guitarfish
    Bowmouth Guitarfish
    Rhina ancylostoma
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0051
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Great Hammerhead
    Great Hammerhead
    Sphyma mokarran
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0054
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goliath Grouper
    Goliath Grouper
    Epinephelus itajara - with a lot of Golden Trevally juveniles.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Longcomb Sawfish
    Longcomb Sawfish
    Pristis zijsron
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0061
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Garibaldi
    Garibaldi
    Hypsypops rubicundus - Kelp aquarium.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0069
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beluga Whales
    Beluga Whales
    Delphinapterus leucas
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0072
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leafy Sea Dragon
    Leafy Sea Dragon
    Phycodurus eques - five of these fantastically adorned, large seahorse relatives on display.
    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005
    2005-12-10#0077
    Larry L. Jackson