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The ABQ Aquarium traces the journey of water from a mountain stream in New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico through a series of immersive habitats. The 285,000-gallon shark tank is the centerpiece, featuring sandbar sharks, nurse sharks, and an ocean-floor viewing tunnel. Touch pools let visitors interact with stingrays and horseshoe crabs.
The aquarium highlights the connections between freshwater and marine ecosystems along the Rio Grande corridor, educating visitors about water conservation — a critical issue in the arid Southwest.
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