How Sharks Are Fed At Aquariums
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- Go behind the scenes at the Georgia Aquarium and discover how they feed their largest aquatic animals!
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“this is how we feed our sharks, first youre gonna wanna find the staff member you hate the most”
Step 1: collect the hated staff member
Step 2: cover them in chum to attract attention from more than just sharks
Step 3: place food in tank and watch the banquet begin.
The one that’s always late to work
Why feeding the sharks seems fun
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
LOL
The host seems so passionate, it was nice watching this
My mom told me that if I can get 100 likes on my latest video she would buy me a tripod .....
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@@craftz4you just liked it and subscribed ♥️
Yes it was :)
I’ve been there and all of them seem so passionate and happy with their job!
It's a really nice place to visit, and they do behind the scenes tours, including where she's standing.
When she said the mantas know the colour of their ladles, my mind was completely blown!!
its smarter than my sister.
@@floofyxchibi bro how can a manta be smarter than a whale??
@@ch1mkenn Whales aren’t fish, they’re mammals
@@ch1mkenn whales are mammals
@@ch1mkenn LOOOL
These are the type of aquariums that deserve respect and recognition, they’re passionate about the animals not only for research purposes but for awareness and an understanding of what we need to take care of, not like sea world where animals are miserable and captive.
You literally just described sea world lmao. People who say sea world is bad have never been and just take PETAs word
Respect for steeling a shark from the ocean just for human own selfish needs🤮 heck no
@@inimitablehigherlightfifth2923 shut up. You don’t even know how the sharks got there. They were probably injured and brought there to be treated. They put them on display like that so people can learn about them and the accidents that injured the animals in the first place won’t happen anymore. Also they couldn’t survive in the wild anymore at this point.
@@inimitablehigherlightfifth2923 Just take the tour one time and they give the explanation as to why they are there.....so do you research before you go criticizing this aquarium.....if my memory serves me right the whale sharks are all rescues and cant be released into the wild because of the stress it would put on the animal
@@bucketboy8461 sea world abuses their animals by making them do tricks in an already too small habitat. they are overworked, underfed, and not well-taken care of. these animals are being properly fed, well taken care of, and aren’t being forced to do tricks. just enjoy themselves
“How we feed sharks.”
*just jumps into the water and gets eaten*
Its a whale shark it has no teeth.
So they were just trying to be funny
@@Syzygyzzz bruh it was meant to be a joke, ya know, something funny ?? LMFAO
Oh I just thought it was interesting. I know they were kidding. They apparently have teeth like surface on their eyes. Weird hey.
Lol
I can’t even imagine how much money it takes to keep up this aquarium.
I would love to see their water bill
Probably aided by taxpayers and government subsidies. Just a wild guess I have no idea 😂
And how much money alone they spent just to fill up the tank with all that water, like they probably pumped it from the ocean but it’s probably still pricy af
It takes twillions
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"There are seven species of sea turtles in the world, and every single one of them is endangered" that made me sad
Stop eating fish then. A vast amount of sealife gets stuck in fishing nets as well as fishing nets make up 60% of the garbage in the ocean.
@@LM-te9qj a better solution is fish sustainably
@@LM-te9qj shut up you sound pathetic
@@shiraori9721 what does that even mean
For everyone saying it’s wrong to have the whale sharks basically every animal in this aquarium has been rescued and can’t be released into the wild
Thank you
Exactly
That’s why we have Aquariums, they are also used to help repopulate species that are endangered
Where’s the proof tho? Aquariums often SAY THIS but it’s been proven that they often steal these animals from the ocean
I agree once they are domesticated it’s dangerous for the animal to become feral. The living conditions are much diff & it might not survive in the wild. Do not agree with the living conditions the are provided at aquariums. Not even close to the enough space they need
TH-cam getting too comfortable with these double unskipable ads😤
how to stop it?
Jut disable ads
just scroll all the way to the end at press 🔄 and all the ads will be gone when you replay
use adblock
You’re the FBI... do something about it. 🤷🏾♀️
It's like a water type gym of pokemons.
Misty 2020
It looks like Nessa's gym
But its probably not fine to jump in
Ahhhh memories
I wanna know how much xp im gonna get for using thunder bolt
This aquarium looks small on the outside but is so large it takes almost an entire day to go through. If you've never been it should definitely be a bucket list item because it's truly something else.
It’s been a wish of mine for years.
I’ve seen lots of people complaining about the dolphins But if you go I swear they’re happier than most people watching.
I’m probably gonna be in Georgia for a week and dedicate two days for the Aquarium, do they accept overnight stays?
it’s the largest in na
Y’all need to find a day where it’s less chaotic 😔, I’ve been multiple times but sometimes when there’s way too much of a crowd, you can’t enjoy the beauty and scenery of these marine animals. Too many people blocking the view or hoarding watch areas
Fun fact:scientists theorize that all stingrays are descendants from sharks! They are basically squashed sharks!
I love the way you described. Squashed shark
@@emilykozak7249 indeed
That’s because they’re all in the same family of invertebrates! Sharks and rays are super closely related!!! It’s so cool!!
@@annestone6649 yes
@@annestone6649 They aren't invertebrates.
imagine falling into this pool
I want to swim in there for fun. So many beautiful creatures.
chomp 🙈🙈
@@melonmelon8572 you can actually snorkel or dive in that habitat!!
@@melonmelon8572 you can actually do that there.
Nothing would really happen since none of the animals are really deadly the sand tiger sharks may look scary but in reality are some of the most docile sharks and the whale sharks are harmless too
I know everybody wants them to let the animals to go but at this point they can NOT they are so used to being in there that they wouldn’t be able to leave on their own. They forget how and why they hunt. I agree that some of these animals that were stolen from their homes should NEVER have been taken, but sometimes they will only take hurt animals or animals that are going to be killed. Express you opinions but please don’t get overly angry.
I LOVE fish and marine life SOOO much they are just trying their best.
that's why they shouldn't be trapped in the first place just leave them alone
@@ducksaysmeow.5420 I’m aware of the sad situation. Do I wish they didn’t trap all theses precious animals, yes I do. But the sad reality is they can’t release them at this point
@@lemadraws9751 bruh they forget how to hunt ??? Georgia aquarium had caught those ENDANGERED whale sharks in 2008 ! They shouldnt capture them in the first place ! Most of the whale sharks died at the georgia aquarium in less than 10 years ! Whale sharks can live 70 to 100 years !
@@theren2486 I agree they should not have captured them, but they did and that was 12 years ago as you said there really is no going back at this point. Once animals are in captivity for to long they forget how to live in the wild how to hunt. They have their own spoons and stuff like they won’t have that in the wild, the animals are trained to come up to the surface for food, I hate to break it to you but that is not how it works in the wild.
@@lemadraws9751 lol sorry but 12 years agos is really recent. If you think that it is correct to capture endangered animals for put them in a tiny aquarium in the 21th cnetury you have a problem
She talks about all the species in there with proudly and excited just like she’s praising her own child
It’s cute tho~
Uhhh TF
i think people underestimate the amount of attention to detail and work it takes just to keep up with the water cleanliness and ammonia, pH, and nitrate/nitrite levels - not even mentioning the care for the animals themselves.
All these uneducated people in the comments in a perfect world all these animals should definitely be in the ocean and we would have pretty much no need for aquariums. However we don’t live in a perfect world and your ignoring the very important things this place does they take very good care of the animals and The animals like the whale sharks were rescued by them from meat trade and are unreleasedable because of that. They provide them with as good a home as they can and feed and take care of them very well and most importantly offer protection from poachers you want these whale sharks to be released? Fine I give it a week before they are hunted and killed for meat in they’re natural habitat. Until poaching is no longer a problem places like this are a necessity
Thank you. Also, more than half of these people own a pet. It’s pure hypocrisy to be against this when ALL animal captivity is the same.
preach! these animals are so well taken care of it's amazing! I have been in person and trust me the tank is bigger than you think there is plenty of room.
True
People also saying that the tank is too small for so many of these wonderful animals should pitch in money if they are complaining about it so much ! Tanks cost money and yes people donate and I’m pretty sure they get some type of money to keep it going but to keep them alive and happy is time and so much money
Well said!!
Did this woman just say a football field length pool is home to a whale shark. That's broken my heart in so many ways
theres 4 of them too
im glad im not the only one that felt this way. this is so wrong
Eh
The water must be chemically treated as well to remain crystal clear
They're all rescued from the whale meat trade, and they're not releasable.
If you fell in, there is literally nothing in there that would eat you. They would be more scared of you, I would love to go scuba diving down there.
i am convinced that this is the only aquarium that truly cares about their wildlife
So True SeaWorld don't give a damn
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@@craftz4you My mom told me if people like this would stop the world would be a better place.
Shazistic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I couldn’t agree more..
I’d be terrified on that little boat feeding a humongous whale shark.
Why a whale shark won’t harm you
A whale shark is the only gentle shark
@@servicedogsgonewild7670 No, there are many other gentle sharks.
@@servicedogsgonewild7670
Nurse shark would like to know your location
I would be terrified if I got flipped over accidentally
TH-cam: do you want to see how fish feed?
Me: pfffttt no *clicks on video *
I love her, I can feel the passion and knowledge when she talks
How we feed sharks at aquariums?
Answer: by inviting our ex to swim for free.
I see a lot of concerned people in the comments, so I’m here to say that these whale sharks are fine. These people take great care of them and they’re happy and healthy, as the rest of the animals. They cannot be released back into the wild because they were rescued, so they stay here. It’s a lot better than any other alternative home for them.
Bruh. i bet there'll be alot of hate comment here
@@lasagna755 *looks at watch*
@@ashg1213 hunters and poachers
@@ashg1213 I can tell you first hand that two of the whale sharks were slated to become sushi.
they could have been released back into the wild though, they could have given them tracking devices to make sure that theyre safe too. they didnt have to just put them into a tank when they had no problem living in the ocean.
“How do we feed our sharks?”
“Intern get over here! Time to earn your stripes.”
A lot of people are saying all these big fish don’t belong here and they belong in the wild but.. *they don’t.*
All of these large fish are greatly treated, and they were rescued, not captured. There are many reasons why they also can’t go back into the wild. All these people working here are helping not hurting. So all of you saying that it’s not fair for these lovely creatures to be treated like this, they’re totally fine. Thanks for reading.
Hm I see your point, but don't you think this is way to small for all these animals? I'm sure it's possible to create an enclosure in the ocean (a really big one) and that way marine biologists can still monitor them and make sure they're healthy. Aquariums at the end of the day are for profit, I hate to see any animal in captivity, even if it's for their own "good", I think they could do much better than this
@@danavazquez5176 well is they have an inclosure in the water, may people see them and when people see them people can be educated about them and protect them better. If you watched the entire video, you would know that they are endangered and in this indoor aquarium they can get the medical help they need and people can be familiarised about them in a safe way. I can't say I support all the aquariums on earth ( like the ones that train their creatures to do tricks and perform shows ) but this aquarium is doing a great job.
Yeah, some aquariums are not very good, and here’s one way I know. I forget what aquarium it is, but if they have orcas in the aquarium, their top fins should be straight. If their fins are curled or off to the side, the tank is probably too small. This doesn’t really relate to anything, I just though you guys could know that- xD
@@odeliafan2142 I agree, but I still think this is way too small and not every single fish they have is endegered
@@danavazquez5176 technically all sea creatures are endangered due to overfishing but I respect your opinion.
Every so often buzzfeed actually puts out a cool video.
It makes me so happy to see that SOMEONE is treating their marine animals right :). It's like you made your own eco system which is amazing!
Imagine breaking the glass and covering it with flex tape
Being that big of an aquarium I still feel like its small for the amount of creatures living there but I mean they do look healthy and happy which is what matters
"And they're still growing" yes why are you putting 4 of the largest fish in the world inside a football field size aquarium like ??
I doubt anyone would be willing to spend that amount of money on a huge tank and still have enough income to keep a huge place like that running sadly
By still growing they mean still growing *incredibly slowly* at this size it will probably not get too much larger. Also I believe their oldest one has recently passed away from a disease after some of the nation's best marine veterinarians attempted to save it. She lived a full life being an ambassador for her species and contributing to a an unfathomable amount of research that is saving their species out in the wild.
Exactly my question....they are supposed to roam the free ocean
I completely agree I love how ambitious she is but how horrible it is for the fishs gets left out. Those whales travel over thousands of kilometers in nature you simply can‘t limit their space because they‘re home is the ocean and not an aquarium
@@Lichi-tv2lf Those aren't whales- Marine biologists have confirmed these large sharks are quite happy and healthy at the aquarium while contributing to unfathomable amounts of information about their behavior.
i love living 30 minutes away from Atlanta 😭 i've been here like 10 times and it never gets old!
I can’t imagine falling into the water. I’d be scarred for life-
If I survived that is
Nothing there would kill you other than the water itself
@@ripzaurus You know sharks that actually eat meat are in there,such as hammerheads and Sandbar sharks.
@@its_ezralol there are no hammerheads in there
You would survive but I must agree I would be quite Terrified as well
@@its_ezralol still would be rare to get killed tho
My friends uncle works here and I’ve had the privilege of seeing this in person. It’s so beautiful!
Believe it or not I got to sleep in front of the largest glass tank in the whole place and got to witness this in person. It’s incredible and it was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had
Were and how is there a hotel or smthin next 2 it
@@abdelrahmanalsaid3630 no it’s a thing they do called under the sea. It’s 99 dollars a person and you can do it for birthdays, parties, etc. I got to do it for a Boy Scout trip.
Hello Jack, glad You liked it. The underwater world is ... pretty mesmerizing. You should try scuba diving instead than just staring through glass though😉💙
@@WetSouls Not everyone is physically able to scuba dive. I'm sure you didn't intend for your comment to come across as condescending, but it did.
@@jadduck it absolutely wasn't - on contrary - it was simply meant to be encouraging - regardless of someone being able to scuba dive or not. Apologies if It did come across the wrong way.
I like how at 6:44, they said “what is out in these Oceans” as they show a clip of freshwater discus.
People may think these animals had been stolen from the ocean but I think that they were saved from the dying world.
I see a lot of comments talking about how all of these animals should be in the ocean. Many of them can’t go back because they are either rescued or currently being treated for sickness. People also forget the off sites away from the aquarium that DO release them back when able. This is one of those few aquariums that are passionate about what they do, and it’s obvious the animals are happy.
I’m a marine biology major and I hope to work here one day :)
I hope you do as well !!
You'll get there
You do it! You get that degree! This looks like it'd be such a fun job- we believe in you!
i would love to work there too looks like so much fun i love the ocean and its animals just fascinating.
Good luck !
im happy that they're taking care of the fishes
If I could say the same for those anti caps though 😅
Fun fact: I had the amazing opportunity to watch a feeding of the sharks and manta rays of the ocean voyager exhibit here when I was 8!
They warm my heart. Marine biologist are some of the greatest people in the world. Their love for marine animals is so beautiful. Much love to y’all.
The whale shark is called Yushan
I am Yu Shan too
Cute-
Cool
It's great that they try to fulfill the needs of these animals, but they deserve to be on the ocean
Most aquarium's have better quality of living than many parts of the ocean, because of extensive pollution in form of oil leaks, plastic gorges and acidification.
They’re domesticated sharks
I get your concern, and I agree but some are rehabilitated or cannot be put out in the ocean after being put in the aquariums quarantine. Great white sharks are a good example of animals not meant to be in aquariums, but animals born in captivity/hurt in the ocean cannot handle being in the open water.
endangered animals would have a shorter life in the wild, there’s to many harmful things
Sigh, no offense but can we not with this baseless argument?
There are some, if not, many parts of the ocean that has a lot of debris and trash and what's worse is that they get hunted and some usually killed
The worst of all is that some, and again if not, many huge of these wonderful and beautiful ocean creatures can possibly go extinct
Now if this was SeaWorld, I would agree cause I do understand your concern about how they get treated
I can just smell the saltwater from here.
It was rlly assuring to watch this. They really try to feed them in a nice way and good food. They truly care for these animals
this habitat is so big, it's basically just a mini ocean for all these creatures. this seems like a really nice place for these animals to live.
I want to visit this aquarium so badly! They seem so passionate about the animals and conservation. The whale sharks look so beautiful! I want to see one in real life.🥺💙
I was 14 living in Gwinnett when this opened up downtown, 30 minutes away. I absolutely loved it. My parents got us(kids) year passes every Christmas. I went constantly for 3 years until I applied and got my first job ever at the aquarium. I miss this place. Cheers!
You have no idea how much this randomly popped up videos on my recommendation has changed my mood-
Like im so grateful those living beings are taken care very well, eating lots of foods and healthy.. 😌💕
In the late 1980s my brother's GF was a diver at Coral World in St. Thomas, that has an underwater observatory that goes down about 25 feet from the surface to the floor for people to see the Caribbean without getting wet. She used to feed the fish and sharks that were around, wearing a metal chain link glove for observers in the tower to watch.
Buzzfeed: “How we feed sharks at aquariums”
Me: *sees thumbnail*
“ahh yes via CGI why didn’t I think of that”
Did they change the thumbnail? I don't think that's cgi
history exam: tomorrow
1:37am: how sharks are fed in an aquarium
THE HOST IS SO PASSIONATE!
host: *explains manta rays are very smart*
me: ohh wow no wonder that manta in finding nemo is a teacher
This is the aquarium that Doyoung and Jungwoo went to!!! When she mentioned the giant viewing window I was like wait that looks familiar😂😂😂
I love seeing people truly enjoying what they do. Brilliant
it has been such a privilege to grow up 45 minutes away from the GA Aquarium. some of my best memories took place here. it’s such a beautiful place
Today I learned that manta rays can distinguish between colors.
"A little glimpse" Lol
It is super satisfying seeing people who are passionate about their job
There's obviously pros and cons to aquariums. The Georgia Aquarium is still on my bucket list to visit one day.
I didnt know mantas were so smart
I'm so proud of how many people in these comments recognize the inherent conservational and rescue value of responsible, modernized captivity. The only way to prevent extinction is to ensure the preservation of a strong gene pool. That just can't be done in the wild with poaching, habitat fragmentation, pollution... We can't have any more species follow the path of the thylacine or even the northern white rhino. Extinction is forever.
I love how knowledgeable she is to be able to educate us on all of this. Very fascinating!
It was on my bucket list to see the whale sharks in person. I’m thankful to say that during a 2000 mile motorcycle road trip, we made it to Georgia Aquarium! Seeing the whale sharks and manta rays in person is not an easy to forget experience. Definitely once in a lifetime!
It sounds sooo relaxing in there✨🥰
This seems like an ad for ocean Voyager
Yup, she kept talking about stuff you can do at “ocean voyager”.
Ocean voyager brought to you by home depot
I just went there w/my family this past October and I can’t wait to go back it was incredible to say the least
I am happy that they take such good care of the animals and make them comfortable in their environment it is a really nice thing too see compared to some other aquariams.
This aquarium still has dolphin show, how is that got to do with rescue and conservation if you still use these sea creatures for people's entertainment.
Not a SeaWorld type dolphin show, their shows display the training to the public, this training helps them kee busy and are not forced to participate (if a dolphin is just not comfortable it still gets fed unlike at SeaWorld).
Dolphins need rigorous mental stimulation to stay healthy. Considering even pet dogs do best when they learn and perform tricks I don't know how that is so far-fetched. Learning and performing complex behaviors fulfils that need and keeps them sharp. All dolphins learn the tricks - only those who are comfortable with performing for crowds are allowed to do so... Only positive reinforcement is used. Try getting an animal to do something it doesn't want to without the use of force - it just doesn't happen. Why do you think circuses featuring animals are so abusive?
@@rayyanibrahim451 seaworld feeds their animals no matter what. Any facility that is accredited by IMATA or AZA like Georgia and seaworld runs on positive reinforcement which means everything they need will be provided such as food however if they participate in training they get extra of what they like they always have a choice. These animals can go along time without food if they don’t want to do something and they will you can’t force these animals to do anything they don’t want to do
@@ainsleycahill588 Essentially what I meant is that Georgia Aquarium will generally still give a similar amount of food to the animals regardless of their participation, SeaWorld gives the extra only to those who participate.
@@rayyanibrahim451 this is not true. Sea world does not withhold food from any animal nor do they give extra only to animals that participate. They take excellent care of their animals.
I remember staying the night in the theater room right next to the glass one time in girl scouts best thing ever. I used to go there all the time before Corona.
This was so lovely to watch and I learned so much. Honestly watching these when it’s not for school I can pay attention so much better and learn so much more.
I’ve been to this aquarium. It was truly spectacular and an experience I will never forget.
How do they teach them which colour ladle is theirs? Like how on earth would you go about that 😂
Exactly 🤣. I can't get my baby turtle to eat his pellets.
@@Taniere Same!!!
No one looked this up buts intrigued
Best aquarium ever!!!!... The feelings, the experience it is INCREDIBLE!! ❤️
The whale shark looks so cute with its gigantic smile. It’s like it’s saying thank you for feeding me and caring for me!!
🤨 I was waiting to see someone throw meat to a hammerhead or some lol
why you guys mad at her statement about how long and big the aquarium is , she's just a senior person who feed this all here not the one who choose the build the place for the animals.
I’m not mad at her I’m mad at the company for keeping those poor animals in the equivalent of a bath tub.
@@johannamueller9061 Lots of them are endangered species, if they we're to be let out they wouldn't know what to do since they get fed and don't hunt. They would be caught and killed by us humans anyways and go extinct. I don't want these animals to go extinct. Better than nothing, all the fish in there are living a good life.
@@shijutu did you ask them? How do you know that they’re happy? Just because they are “rescued” by people, that does not mean they you can give them bad care but it’s okay because at least there alive. It’s like beating a dog, but hey the dog should be thankful because it gets to be warmed by the heater in my house. Their is such a thing as bad rescues, and they need to be taken off of their untouchable pedestal.
@@johannamueller9061 Read through the comments. From what I've read, lots of animals are getting rehabilitated here and some for example, the whale sharks, was bought from people who was going to kill them and sell them as food. They had to buy them from these people to save them, after that they couldn't be released back to the wild. They are endangered. Marine biologists and pelagic specialists has said that the fish are happy and they show no signs of depression and they're all healthy. These are PROFFESIONALS. If you dislike this so much, think of seaworld, I can't even begin to understand how that place is still open. This is MUCH better than seaworld. These people are doing the best they can to take care of these beautiful creatures and not only does it take lots of work, but lots of MONEY.
@@shijutu I basically agree with you. The fact that seaworld is open is honestly so disgusting to me. It’s so obviously abuse. But, just because this place is better than seaworld does not mean that it is okay. Like I said, I believe that these animals could be in a much better environment than this. It might not be openly abusive, but it is still a small enclosure. Just because it’s not awful does not make it good.
Truly, truly AMAZING!!! I have never heard of this aquarium but definitely will be going!
When I went here I was truly amazed, this had to be one of the BEST aquariums I’ve even been to including ones in California, Nevada, Florida, New York, Texas, and Colorado.
The origin of these animals and their true well-being aside - the educational aspect of captivity is valuable. People seeing these creatures and learning about them (especially through the passion and dedication of people like Kat McFadden who work there), will hopefully help them develop a sensitivity for the topics of marine protection and conservation. Nevertheless, seeing a Manta Ray or a Whaleshark in such a tank (regardless of its size) is quite heartbreaking. These creatures belong in the ocean and I don't dare to imagine, what it would be like to live our lives closed inside a wardrobe until we perish ... 🐋🦈
do they look unhappy? the water that they are swimming in could actually be healthier than the ocean now and in the future due to climate change. the level of care and attention given to every aspect is astonishing.
First of all, how did they even get that huge ass shark into the aquarium-
By using harnesses to lift them up and put them into containers to transfer them to the aquarium, I would assume. The animals at the aquarium are all rescued from poachers and markets, not captured from the wild.
A insane UPS adventure
I love the way Tallulah sounds, the name just has a nice ring to it
i did the “behind the seas” tour a couple yrs ago and prob one of the most beautiful experiences ive ever had. def reccomend
„Come visit us in person“
- me living in germany 👁👄👁
I sure hope you’ll visit some day! There are many great official wildlife conservatories and zoos in the US that work to provide education about the animals they take care of
I’d rather just go see them in their natural habitat
not me watching this at 5 in the morning on Christmas cus no one else is awake
Absolutely LOVE this place. It's massive and just so beautiful. I was amazed by the whale sharks and the massive mantas! Highly recommend everyone to come and visit there!
I am from GA. if you have never been here, if you ever have a chance to go, take that opportunity. the GA Aquarium is magical. They are so passionate about what they do and the health of their animals it is so beautiful to see.
I see all these people being hateful in the comments and I just know they've never been
She seems like she wasn’t forced to make and fake this video which is good
She’s a happy and bubbly woman in real life as well. Either a really good actor or just really loves her job.
If the people in the comments don't understand that most animals were saved from people who bought them illegally and also animals that was rescued after being hurt in the wild most of them aren't releaseable they wouldn't survive
I think a lot of those comments are from the self righteous who have probably never even been to the there. They're conservation program for endangered species is pretty awesome and all the workers are passionate and love what they do.
Great video, love how passionate the person is and her message at the end
ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW MUCH YOU CARE FOR THESE ANIMALS !!! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU FOR SHARING !❤️❤️
Do this sharks feed on any of those live fish in aquarium..
Whale sharks are filter feeders so they eat plankton. They can also eat super tiny fishes or squids but they really hunt them.
I worked as a volunteer at the Tennessee Aquarium for a few years. I’m not sure about the Georgia Aquarium, but we feed all our animals enough to where they don’t feel a need to hunt. Though it does rarely happen, it is usually because they notice a fish is sick or injured before the aquarium staff do. Most animals don’t hunt for fun.
No. They’re filter feeders. They don’t eat anything bigger than your pinky-nail.
That’s so sad that Trixie the whale shark died :( Does anyone know how the aquarists remove/relocate/dispose of such a large animal? I wonder if the visitors saw
No expert here but I’m guessing the body is probably fished out using a giant tarp or the like, and it most likely goes to marine biologists or something.
They are probably incinerated like most pets are.
They study the body then cremate the corpse.
Now THIS is how you care for fish in captivity....wish they could be in the ocean but it’s awesome seeing people try their hardest to emulate that for them and also give them so much TLC.
I like the little glimpse of discus