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In the early 1940's, Fred D. Coppock and Capt. W.B. Gray recognized the need for an appreciation of our oceans and set forth in designing the first major marine park attraction in South Florida: Miami Seaquarium. Coppock and Grey envisioned a place where people of all ages could experience the fabulous wonders of the ocean. As pioneers of their time, they spent the next ten years developing a bold new facility to care for animals. Finally with its grand opening in 1955, the dream was underway. Over the years, generations have heard the bark of a sea lion, seen the grace and beauty of a dolphin and felt the splash of a mighty Killer Whale.
Local Miami residents, school groups and tourists from around the world, became fascinated with the experience of looking through a window to the ocean below and seeing its creatures. With this excitement came an increased appreciation and respect for the creatures of the sea, which led to a national desire to protect them. Miami Seaquarium expanded its mission statement to include the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and wounded animals, and the subsequent release of these animals back into the wild. Furthermore, the park began its on-going campaign to save the endangered Florida Manatee from extinction. As a result, Miami Seaquarium has become a world leader in the biology and medical treatment of these gentle giants.
Today, Miami Seaquarium continues to be the number one attraction in South Florida, educating and entertaining tens of millions of visitors over the years and being one of the leaders in manatee rescue, rehabilitation and release. Today, Miami Seaquarium continues to be the number one attraction in South Florida, educating and entertaining tens of millions of visitors over the years and being one of the leaders in manatee rescue, rehabilitation and release. We are very proud to be a part of the ongoing movement toward marine conservation in our society, but we know that our job will never be completed. There will always be a need for places of inspiration and learning if we are to foster an appreciation for the underwater world in future generations. We hope that you will come away from our park with a heightened appreciation of the ocean and her wonders. Thank you for visiting MiamiSeaquarium.com
---www.miamiseaquarium.com
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