Thanks to all of you, Smart Aquarium Shizuoka is celebrating its 3rd anniversary! Seven aquariums have been renovated with the theme of Japan’s deepest Suruga Bay and Shizuoka City’s rivers!

Smart Aquarium Shizuoka is celebrating its 3rd anniversary! Seven aquariums have been renovated with the theme of Japan’s deepest Suruga Bay and Shizuoka City’s rivers! ​
Aquament Co., Ltd. Press release: April 23, 2025 Thanks to all of you, Smart Aquarium Shizuoka is celebrating its 3rd anniversary! Seven aquariums have been renovated with the theme of Japan’s deepest Suruga Bay and Shizuoka City’s rivers! The new exhibition “From the headwaters of Shizuoka to Suruga Bay” will start on April 26, 2025. The urban aquarium “Smart Aquarium Shizuoka” located inside the Matsuzakaya Shizuoka store will celebrate its third anniversary on April 27, 2025 (Sunday). To commemorate the 3rd anniversary, the aquarium exhibits in two areas will be renewed with the theme “From the headwaters of Shizuoka to Suruga Bay.” Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-872a6eb792aa4d42f5721999e6d4a54a-3900×2600.jpg Suruga Bay, which Shizuoka City faces, is known as “Japan’s deepest bay” and is a richly diverse sea with over 1,000 species of fish alone. One of the factors that makes up the rich ocean is the nutrient-rich rivers that flow from mountains such as Mt. Fuji and the Japanese Alps. To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the museum’s opening, we will be renovating two areas and seven aquariums all at once, focusing on the “flow of life” that continues from the headwaters of Shizuoka’s rivers to the deep sea of ​​Suruga Bay.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-e6bed9548de36f37fd171ed944d5ce72-3000×2000.jpg Viewing area In the viewing area, with the theme “Life in Suruga Bay: Near Sea to Deep Sea”, we have newly added creatures that can be seen in the deep sea, such as corals and sea anemones, to four permanent aquariums, and in a special aquarium, we will exhibit the giant beetle that can be seen in the deep sea, which is the most distinctive feature of Suruga Bay. In addition, with the cooperation of the Tokai University Marine Science Museum, you can see an exhibition of specimens of deep-sea creatures and sharks seen in Suruga Bay, and with the cooperation of the Shizuoka City Economic Bureau, Ocean Policy Department, BX Promotion Division, you can also see the video of the “Suruga Bay Deep Sea Life Illustrated Encyclopedia”. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-4cbc50a135cd63c537495c33533e7bd7-3000×2001.jpg Relaxing area In the Calm Area, freshwater fish collected from the upstream, midstream, and downstream areas of the city’s rivers will be newly exhibited in three permanent aquariums, with the theme of “Shizuoka City’s rivers and their problems”. In the special aquarium, we display the Japanese lizardfish, which has been confirmed to be established in the city, and you can learn about the problem of invasive species while watching panel explanations. The exhibits will allow you to experience more deeply the connection between Shizuoka’s proud water system and the ecosystem of Suruga Bay. Please enjoy the miracle created by the flow of water and the deep world of Suruga Bay! [Exhibition overview] 1. Exhibition start date: April 26, 2025 (Sat) ~ 2. Exhibition contents 〇Viewing area 〇Theme: “Biology of Suruga Bay: Nearshore Sea to Deep Sea” [Permanent exhibition aquarium] Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-7922040040a4482a27e20260d572398e-3000×2000.jpg Gangase 1. Aquarium theme “Increasing sea urchins and slimming sea” In recent years, as sea denudation caused by the loss of seaweed has become a nationwide problem, the number of sea urchins such as the stag beetle, which damages seaweed and coral, is increasing in Suruga Bay. This aquarium represents the sea where sea urchins have increased. Exhibited organisms: Japanese sea urchin, purple sea urchin, etc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-73673035babff90c4717b2a318cef890-3900×2600.jpg Coral anemones and clownfish 2. Aquarium theme “Anemonefish seen in Suruga Bay” It is believed that clownfish can only be seen in warm waters, but one species, the clownfish, lives in Suruga Bay. You can see clownfish coexisting with coral anemones collected in Suruga Bay. Exhibited creatures: clownfish, coral anemone
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-ab4a0cc3c930eacdd09fde92db3443a7-3900×2925.jpg Acropora collected in Uchiura Bay 3.Aquarium theme “Coral found in Suruga Bay” In Uchiura Bay in Numazu City, coral colonies can be seen at shallow depths of 5 to 10 meters. We will actually collect corals found in Suruga Bay and display them. Exhibited organisms: Acropora spp., Japanese tangina, and damselfish
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-a03a6ddfb77fb4accdb4edbfc9ed9ee3-3552×2664.jpg Sagihue 4. Aquarium theme “Entrance to the deep sea” We exhibit creatures that live on the continental shelf, the entrance to the deep sea. Exhibited organisms: heron fly, giant shrimp [Special exhibition tank]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-b5615562d341f17c8beb01a22fb117b1-3518×2614.jpg Giant beetle Exhibited creature: Giant beetle [Specimen display]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-ce112b2add0f4a760fcb0b00c7071540-3900×2925.jpg Deep sea biological specimen 1. Deep sea biological specimens We will display immersion specimens of deep sea creatures. Display contents: 10 deep sea biological specimens
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-f3c420ee710945fec21adffaaafb2162-3900×2925.jpg Tiger shark jaw skeleton 2. Shark specimen from Suruga Bay Shark jaw skeletal specimens and Rabuka collected in Suruga Bay We will exhibit liquid immersion specimens of (fetuses). Display contents: 3 jaw skeletal specimens (tiger shark, mako shark, cat shark), 1 immersion specimen (rabika fetus) Exhibition cooperation: Tokai University Marine Science Museum [Video exhibition] ■Suruga Bay Deep Sea Life Picture Book Contents: You can see a wide variety of creatures around 300 meters below the sea floor in Suruga Bay, photographed by the MICCS Yui Sakura Shrimp Project, which conducts research on Sakura shrimp in Suruga Bay. Exhibition cooperation: Shizuoka City Economic Bureau, Ocean Policy Department, BX Promotion Division 〇Relaxing area 〇Theme: “Shizuoka City’s rivers and their problems” [Permanent exhibition aquarium] 1.Aquarium theme “Upstream river area in Shizuoka City” We will exhibit creatures that can be seen in the upper reaches of rivers in Shizuoka City. Exhibited organisms: Takahaya, Kawayoshinobori, Sawa crab,
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-e5ddf9a9198aee21a45e084d225734d1-3900×2925.jpg Ayu 2.Aquarium theme “Middle river basin in Shizuoka City” We will display creatures that can be found in the middle reaches of rivers in Shizuoka City. Exhibited organisms: Kawamutsu, Aburahaya,
Luliyoshinobori, Ayukake, Ayu, etc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-a18a99cf271dfc33771fa65472cfc654-3900×2925.jpg Ayukake 3.Aquarium theme “Downstream area of ​​rivers in Shizuoka City” We will exhibit creatures that can be seen in the lower reaches of rivers in Shizuoka City. Exhibited organisms: Oikawa, Japanese eel, Numatitibu, etc. [Special exhibition tank]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/278/84116-278-9e2ef413ed482bbdbd8393eb126b7831-2983×2131.jpg Tairikbaratanago Exhibited creature: Tairikbaratanago Panel
commentary: About the alien species problem
【SMART AQUARIUM SHIZUOKA】 10-2 Miyuki-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, 420-8560 7th floor, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka store main building 3 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry 18:00) *Closed: Matsuzakaya Shizuoka store closed (January 1st) Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,400 yen Children
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