What if the wonders of the ocean could come to you? Georgia Aquarium’s new mobile exhibit makes that possible—bringing interactive displays, vibrant visuals, and important marine science topics straight to schools, festivals, and community events across the Southeast. From coral reefs to climate change, this traveling trailer is packed with engaging information and powerful conservation messages. Here’s a peek at what visitors experience inside this unforgettable exhibit on wheels.
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Coral Bleaching: A Warning Sign Underwater
Step into the trailer and you’re immediately immersed in the vibrant (and sometimes fading) colors of the coral reef. This section explains how rising ocean temperatures are causing corals to expel the algae that give them their color and nutrients—a process known as coral bleaching. With interactive visuals and real-life coral samples, guests learn what’s at stake and how they can help protect these delicate ecosystems.
Plastic Pollution: A Global Problem with Local Solutions
Did you know that over 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year? This part of the exhibit dives into the impact of single-use plastics on marine life, from entanglement to ingestion. Visitors can explore alternatives to everyday plastics and take a pledge to reduce their waste. It’s a powerful reminder that small changes on land can lead to big changes beneath the waves.
Graphic Feature: Mangrove Trees & Biodiversity
One of the exhibit’s visual highlights is a large, illustrated panel about mangrove trees—those twisty, resilient plants found along tropical coastlines. The graphic explains how mangroves serve as nurseries for fish, protect coastlines from erosion, and act as powerful carbon sinks. Visitors can trace the incredible biodiversity supported by these ecosystems, including birds, crabs, and juvenile reef fish.
Graphic Feature: Understanding Ocean Currents
Another eye-catching graphic showcases the global network of ocean currents that move warm and cold water around the planet. This “conveyor belt of the sea” not only regulates climate but also affects marine migration and nutrient distribution. The interactive display helps viewers connect how ocean movement links ecosystems from the tropics to the poles..
Climate Change: A Rising Tide of Challenges
As the Earth warms, the ocean feels it first. This section breaks down the major ways climate change is affecting the sea: rising temperatures, ocean acidification, stronger storms, and sea level rise. With easy-to-understand infographics and real data from Georgia Aquarium’s research team, visitors walk away with a clearer picture of the challenges ahead—and the importance of acting now.
Animal Ambassadors: Faces of the Ocean
No Georgia Aquarium experience is complete without meeting a few animal ambassadors. The mobile exhibit features life-size models, videos, and fun facts about creatures like sea turtles, penguins, and sea lions. These ambassadors help visitors form emotional connections with marine life, turning curiosity into care and sparking a sense of responsibility.
Research & Conservation Strategies
The final section highlights Georgia Aquarium’s active role in marine conservation. From rehabilitating rescued sea turtles to studying whale shark migration, the Aquarium’s efforts stretch far beyond its walls. Visitors can learn about current research projects, fieldwork stories, and how scientists are collaborating globally to protect our oceans. Interactive screens let guests “choose their path” through different conservation case studies.
Georgia Aquarium’s mobile exhibit is more than just a trailer—it’s a traveling classroom, a conservation hub, and an invitation to care. By bringing critical marine topics directly to the public, it inspires the next generation of ocean stewards and spreads the Aquarium’s mission wherever the road leads.
