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Located in the Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and Development
Centre, Ban Phe, the aquarium keeps various kinds of beautiful fish
and sea plants. The centre conducts study, research and testing
regarding marine biology and behaviors of marine life. A large aquarium
with a tunnel allows visitors to see various beautiful fish as well as
economic-related creatures living in the mangrove forest such as
cuttlefish, crab, giant clam, and horseshoe crab.
The outdoor aquarium also houses various marine life. The turtle pond
houses hawksbill turtles, olive turtles, and leatherback turtles. The
fish pond houses large species of fish. Visitors can witness the real
underwater world in a special pond that houses starfish, anemone and
sea cucumber. Various fishery tools in miniature are also displayed.
The Fossil Museum exhibits stuffed and extinct animals as well as a
display of rare animals such as humpback dolphin and Irrawaddy
Dolphin. Seafood products are available on sale outside the building.
The Rayong Aquarium is open from Wednesday to Friday during 10.00 a.m.
to 4.00 p.m. and on weekends from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Group
visitors should call in advance. Tel. 0 3865 3741, Fax. 0 3865 1763
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