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Even though around 75 percent of the earth is covered by water, few people get the chance to view the oceans's marine life in its natural habitat. Televised nature films apart, the next best thing in learning about seas and the countless species that inhabit them are magnificent specialized venues such as Blue Zoo Beijing, whose exhibits offer a close-up view of life beneath the waves -collectively an outstanding microcosm of all that is marine.

The Blue Zoo the first five-star aquarium in Beijing, boasting the longest Acrylic Bond Channel in Asia "a walk-through transparent tunnel where visitors can see marine life all around them. The main seawater pool is 47 meters in length, 23.5m in width and 3.5m in depth, with a total water capacity of 3,400 liters. The water contains some 120 tons of Israeli sea salt and has a constant temperature between 23 to 26 degrees.

Equally perfect in reproducing the marine life- home waters are seawater filtering and ventilation systems, an advanced sea-salt compound system, and a full life-support system.

Every bit as educational as spectacular, the zoo is particularly popular among children. Their natural curiosity and countless questions keep staff on their toes as they help the youngsters understand how it all functions. Visitors are also allowed to swim with the fish, and help an expert feed the sharks and green turtles.

May 7 will see the launch of a zoo project promoted as "Half-day Visit to the Blue Zoo" a kind of package tour that enables visitors to view all possible and participate in such activities as preparing and sterilizing the fish food, scientifically examining water quality and the sea-salt compound, and going backstage to inspect facilities.