- See also: Aquarium (Endless Ocean)
The Aquarium is a stage Endless Ocean 2. Species in the marine encyclopedia can be displayed here, with the exception of legendary creatures. The featured animals can be changed at any time by the player character.
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 This aquarium complex is one of the largest in the world. Its centrepiece is a massive acrylic tank large enough to house whales. You can see everything here, from the very smallest sea creatures to marine mammals. Located a mere 15 minutes from the nearest train station, this aquarium complex is one of the largest in the world. Its centerpiece is a massive acrylic tank large enough to house whales. You can see everything here, from the very smallest sea creatures to huge marine mammals. Cet aquarium situé à 15 min de la gare la plus proche est l'un des plus grands du monde. Son atout majeur est un bassin en thermoplastique transparent pouvant accueillir des baleines. On peut voir tout type d'espèces ici, des plus petites aux plus gigantesques. Dieses Aquarium ist eines der größten der Welt. Sein Prunk- stück ist ein riesiges Becken, in dem selbst Wale Platz fin-den. Hier kann man einfach alles sehen, von den aller-kleinsten Meereslebewesen bis hin zu Meeressäugern. Questo complesso ospita uno dei più grandi acquari del mondo. Il suo pezzo forte è un'enorme vasca capace di accogliere persino le balene. Qui è possibile ammirare ogni tipo di creatura marina: dai pesci più piccoli ai grandi mammiferi marini. 最寄りの駅から僅か１５分のアクセスの良さと、クジラが飼育できるほどの巨大な強化アクリルパネル水槽が目玉の世界最大級複合型水族館。小さな生き物から海獣まで観覧できる設備を有する。  Located 15 minutes from the nearest train station, this aquarium complex is one of the largest in the world and features a giant reinforced acrylic tank that is large enough to hold whales. The aquarium is equipped with facilities for viewing everything from small creatures to marine animals. ? Este complejo es uno de los mayores acuarios del mundo. Su principal atracción es un gigantesco tanque de polimetilmetacrilato capaz de albergar incluso ballenas. El acuario exhibe todo tipo de animales, grandes y pequeños. |
This aquarium complex is one of the largest in the world. Its centrepiece is a massive acrylic tank large enough to house whales. You can see everything here, from the very smallest sea creatures to marine mammals. Located a mere 15 minutes from the nearest train station, this aquarium complex is one of the largest in the world. Its centerpiece is a massive acrylic tank large enough to house whales. You can see everything here, from the very smallest sea creatures to huge marine mammals. Cet aquarium situé à 15 min de la gare la plus proche est l'un des plus grands du monde. Son atout majeur est un bassin en thermoplastique transparent pouvant accueillir des baleines. On peut voir tout type d'espèces ici, des plus petites aux plus gigantesques. Dieses Aquarium ist eines der größten der Welt. Sein Prunk- stück ist ein riesiges Becken, in dem selbst Wale Platz fin-den. Hier kann man einfach alles sehen, von den aller-kleinsten Meereslebewesen bis hin zu Meeressäugern. Questo complesso ospita uno dei più grandi acquari del mondo. Il suo pezzo forte è un'enorme vasca capace di accogliere persino le balene. Qui è possibile ammirare ogni tipo di creatura marina: dai pesci più piccoli ai grandi mammiferi marini. 最寄りの駅から僅か１５分のアクセスの良さと、クジラが飼育できるほどの巨大な強化アクリルパネル水槽が目玉の世界最大級複合型水族館。小さな生き物から海獣まで観覧できる設備を有する。 Located 15 minutes from the nearest train station, this aquarium complex is one of the largest in the world and features a giant reinforced acrylic tank that is large enough to hold whales. The aquarium is equipped with facilities for viewing everything from small creatures to marine animals. ? Este complejo es uno de los mayores acuarios del mundo. Su principal atracción es un gigantesco tanque de polimetilmetacrilato capaz de albergar incluso ballenas. El acuario exhibe todo tipo de animales, grandes y pequeños.Notebook Description[]
| The main selling point of this newly built Japanese aquarium is its massive acrylic tank, the largest in the world, that allows it to display animals as large as whales. The main selling point of this newly built Japanese aquarium is its massive acrylic tank, the biggest in the world, that allows it to display animals as large as whales. Le gigantesque bassin en thermoplastique transparent de cet aquarium japonais, construit récemment, est le plus grand du monde. On peut y observer des animaux géants, comme des baleines, susceptibles d'attirer de nombreux visiteurs. Die Hauptattraktion dieses neu gebauten japanischen Aquariums ist sein gigantisches Acryl-Becken. Es ist das größte der Welt und kann selbst so enorme Tiere wie Wale beherbergen. Il punto di forza di questo acquario giapponese di recente costruzione è la sua gigantesca vasca in acrilico. Si tratta della più grande del mondo e permette di esporre animali di grandi dimensioni, come le balene. 日本の新しい巨大水族館。クジラすら展示・飼育可能な世界最大のアクリル大水槽を有しているのがウリ。 A brand-new giant aquarium in Japan. It has the world's largest acrylic display tank, where even whales can be displayed and cared for. ? La atracción principal de este nuevo acuario japonés es una gigantesca piscina, la mayor del mundo, en la que se pueden exhibir animales enormes, como por ejemplo ballenas. |
The main selling point of this newly built Japanese aquarium is its massive acrylic tank, the largest in the world, that allows it to display animals as large as whales. The main selling point of this newly built Japanese aquarium is its massive acrylic tank, the biggest in the world, that allows it to display animals as large as whales. Le gigantesque bassin en thermoplastique transparent de cet aquarium japonais, construit récemment, est le plus grand du monde. On peut y observer des animaux géants, comme des baleines, susceptibles d'attirer de nombreux visiteurs. Die Hauptattraktion dieses neu gebauten japanischen Aquariums ist sein gigantisches Acryl-Becken. Es ist das größte der Welt und kann selbst so enorme Tiere wie Wale beherbergen. Il punto di forza di questo acquario giapponese di recente costruzione è la sua gigantesca vasca in acrilico. Si tratta della più grande del mondo e permette di esporre animali di grandi dimensioni, come le balene. 日本の新しい巨大水族館。クジラすら展示・飼育可能な世界最大のアクリル大水槽を有しているのがウリ。 A brand-new giant aquarium in Japan. It has the world's largest acrylic display tank, where even whales can be displayed and cared for. ? La atracción principal de este nuevo acuario japonés es una gigantesca piscina, la mayor del mundo, en la que se pueden exhibir animales enormes, como por ejemplo ballenas.Main Tank[]
This is a huge tank that can hold any compatible creature that the player has discovered and added to their Marine Encyclopedia. It can house animals of three size classes - small, medium and large - but like in Endless Ocean, the tank is set up in a 4x4 grid format, and there is a limit to the number of animals that can be displayed at a time. The large size class (four squares) is generally made up of large whales with a few exceptions; the medium class (two squares) contains dolphins, sharks, turtles, rays and most large fish, and the small class (one square) is made up of small miscellaneous animals like reef fish and jellyfish.
The player may dive in the tank and interact with the animals to a limited degree compared to in the wild, as they cannot give creatures food, nor make use of the Underwater Pen or Multisensor. They do, however, retain access to the Camera, allowing them to more easily take pictures of any desired creature. The catch is that photos taken in the aquarium are not admissible as photo submissions for requests (aside from the ones in the Fragments of Memory quest), and will result in an automatic failure. In addition, if normally dangerous creatures are placed in the tank, then they are unable to harm the player.
The player is also able to sit on a bench and watch the tank.
Small World Gallery[]
This room has many small tanks where animals in Zoom Mode can be put on display. There is one tank for every habitat the player encounters. Because the Aquarium is introduced very early in the game's storyline, many tanks, such as the freshwater and deep sea ones, cannot be curated until the player has unlocked areas of such habitats. All animals here are of a fixed size class, and only four can be placed at a time.
Marine Life Annex[]
This area is where aquatic animals that can go onto land are displayed, such as seals and penguins. It consists of a sandy shore next to a medium-sized pool of water. However, with the exception of sea otters, the animals never enter the pool, and instead remain on land. As is the case with the Small World Gallery, the creatures are all of one fixed size class and only four animals can be displayed at any time. Unlike the other exhibits, this one allows the player to place juvenile animals alongside their parents without taking up two slots.
Staff Room[]
A small room where the player may consult Hayako about various issues. It is highly recommended that the player visit her frequently, as she is the only way to get information on visitor numbers, the kind of animals the visitors want to see, and visitor feedback. This is important, especially for the "Save the Aquarium" mission, in which one million visitors must be brought to the Aquarium.
It is also the only place where the player can receive payment for their curating duties.
Story Significance[]
After the completion of Chapter 2, the player and the rest of L&L Diving Service are sent to the Aquarium in order for Hayako Sakurai to translate their Okeanides' tablet when they learn that Nancy Young cannot do it herself. Upon meeting her for the first time, they learn from Mr. Kaimoto that she is too busy researching polar bears in the North Coast of Canada to help, so the gang decides to do the research in her place.
Upon making their return, Hayako agrees to study and translate the tablet, and the player is tasked with curating the aquarium while they're waiting. Once that is done, Hayako tells L&L Diving Service what she's learned, also taking the time to inform them about the Song of Dragons being heard in the Weddell Sea. Despite Jean-Eric's protests, the gang agrees to head down south to investigate, with Hayako tagging along.
Afterwards, the “Save the Aquarium” quest becomes available, during which the player must research blue whales and green sea turtles, and attract 1,000,000 visitors to the aquarium. Upon completion, a party is hosted at the aquarium, with the entirety of L&L Diving Service being invited, and the player will earn a title for their hard work.
Notes[]
- The aquarium shares many similarities with the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. The Osaka Aquarium is also one of the largest aquariums in the world, features a massive acrylic tank large enough to house whale sharks, and is a 10-minute walk from the nearest train station.
- An aquarium like this would not be feasible in real life practice, as we still have not learned how to keep baleen whales in captivity and many animals, such as the narwhal, often die when placed in captivity. Several others, like the orca, experience problems such as a collapsed dorsal fin.
- The Aquarium also permits the player to keep animals of various different habitats and ecosystems in the same exhibit and even lets them house saltwater and freshwater animals together.
- Predatory animals never attack other animals in the Aquarium - penguins can even coexist peacefully with leopard seals in the Marine Life Annex.
- Deepwater animals also cannot be (easily) kept in captivity in real life, because their fragile bodies are damaged by lower water pressures. An exception to this, technically, would be the SEA Aquarium in Singapore, which houses live nautili in tanks about as large as the ones found in Endless Ocean 2's Aquarium.
- Although large species of whale may be kept in the Main Tank, the models for the Aquarium specimens are much smaller than the ones in the wild.
