Mississippi Aquarium

Mississippi Aquarium
30°22′4″N 89°5′18″W / 30.36778°N 89.08833°W / 30.36778; -89.08833
Date openedAugust 29, 2020
Location2100 E. Beach Boulevard,
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America
Land area5.8 acres (2.3 ha)
Floor space80,000 sq ft (7,400 m2)
No. of species>200 species of fish and other animals plus 50 species of native plants
Total volume of tanksover 1 million US gallons (3,800 m3) of saltwater and freshwater
Major exhibits12
Websitewww.msaquarium.org

Mississippi Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium located in Gulfport, Mississippi; it opened August 29, 2020, on the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, replacing the Marine Life Oceanarium, which was hit by the hurricane. The 5.8-acre (2.3 ha) complex incorporates both indoor and outdoor habitats with more than 200 species of animals and 50 species of native plants. Construction costs were paid through federal, state, local, and private consortiums.

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