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Aquas in Hamada. An aquarium known for the bubble rings of its beluga whales.
About this place
Shimane Aquarium or Shimane AQUAS Aquarium (島根県立しまね海洋館, Shimane kenritsu Shimane kaiyokan) is a prefectural public aquarium located in Hamada City and Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is managed and operated by the Shimane Aquarium Foundation. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA), and the aquarium is accredited as a designated facilities by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
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Field：Marine life, rearing techniques
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