Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream exhibit showcases sharks, stingrays, and pelagic fish species found in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the U.S. East Coast. A cylindrical tank creates a dramatic visual as sharks circle continuously.

The Gulf Stream is one of the strongest ocean currents in the world, transporting warm tropical water northward and influencing weather patterns across the Atlantic. Changes to this current from climate change could have profound effects on marine ecosystems and global weather.