The oceans make your habitat a home, no matter where you live.
The ocean feels far away from us here in Minnesota, but our relationship with water extends beyond Lake Superior and our 10,000 lakes. Oceans are a vital part of sustaining life on earth. They are the heart of the planet, regulating the health of the earth through global systems such as climate. The changing climate locally demonstrates both big and subtle changes that are happening within the ocean. Meanwhile, actions locally continue to make changes for global ocean systems. Immerse yourself in the Oceans Alive exhibit to learn more about unique ocean habitats.
Great lakes, global connections.
Oceans Alive gives visitors a chance to explore new habitats. Seagrass meadows are home to seahorses and weedy seadragons. Vibrant coral reefs and sandy shore habitats offer a diverse and delightful view of ocean life. A standout addition to this exhibit is an underwater cave, home to a giant Pacific octopus. Hands on interactives engage visitors with ways the ocean, climate and our local habitats are connected. Each of these animals, and others featured, in Oceans Alive have a story to tell about how our actions of mitigating climate change are important not only for their survival but our own.
