National Geographic produced an exhibit called Encounter: Ocean Odyssey. Their goal with this display is to educate their guests on ocean life, and to teach them about ocean conservation.  The cost to get in is a little pricey (for anyone over 12, its $39.50), but I think it’s worth it.  The graphics of the displays are amazing; it makes you feel like you’re actually underwater and experiencing ocean life.  I think that if anyone has an interest in ocean life, they should definitely go check it out.  

This is the entrance of the exhibit on West 44th Street.

Before you enter the actual exhibit, this is a sign that includes a brief synopsis of National Geographic’s motive.  

This is the first simulation after the introduction.  Here you will see stingrays swimming by. 

This section of the exhibit was an interactive way of showing how coral reefs look at night time.  

This is the beginning of the kelp section, which demonstrates how kelp works.

This passageway provided information about the species shown in the next 3D simulation.  

A mural about Thresher Sharks and Great White Sharks.

Right after you exit the exhibit and enter the next room, this sign reads:

The following room has multiple stations called “bubbles” that have videos about the people who did research on the exhibit.  

A list of suggestions they hand out to help improve the environment.

A caption next to one of the videos in the same room.

A wall of puzzle pieces put together by guests who visited the exhibit and could tell a fact they learned.

Here is mine!

This is a collection of bottles that were collected from landfill and were turned into art to be displayed.

Their final message towards the exit of the exhibit.