Sea Life Michigan
Sea Life Michigan Aquarium is the state's largest aquarium with over 250 species and 2,000 creatures including sharks, rays, and green sea turtles. Exhibits include freshwater lakes, coral reef, shipwreck, an interactive touch pool and a 180 degree underwater ocean tunnel. Sea Life Michigan is located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments.
| Location | Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States |
|---|---|
| Theme | Aquarium |
| Owner | Merlin Entertainments |
| Website | www |
| Status | Operating |
Main species
The main species are:[1]
Conservation
Sea Life Michigan is involved with a number of conservation activities. These include:
Protecting local lake sturgeon
Sea Life Michigan raises lake sturgeon and re-introduces them to local habitats when they have reached maturity in efforts to re-populate local lakes and rivers.
Seahorse breeding
Sea Life Michigan actively breeds potbelly seahorses in order to reduce the stress on wild populations. In the event the species becomes critically endangered, Sea Life will be able to assist in re-populating the wild.
Re-homing
Sea Life Michigan re-homed two juvenile green sea turtles named Benson and Carr. Both were struck by boats and suffered irreparable damage to their shells and spines. They both now live in Sea Life's ocean tank which features a 180 degree underwater ocean tunnel.
Watershed clean-ups
Sea Life Michigan participates in and promotes watershed clean-ups of local rivers, streams and lakes with partners including the Clinton River Watershed Council, Friends of the Detroit River and Save Lake St. Clair.