Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium

Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium opened on April 26, 2018, after renovating the former Muroto Municipal Shiina Elementary School (founded in 1874, closed in 2001, closed in 2006) in Muroto-misaki Town, Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated and managed by members of the Japan Sea Turtle Council, a non-profit organization (NPO). The aquarium breeds 1,000 saltwater fish of about 50 species, all of which were acquired from local fishermen. Although small in size, the aquarium often brings in rare fish and large marine creatures, including hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, loggerhead turtles, and green turtles, some of which can be touched by visitors. The aquarium is accredited as a Registered Museum by the Museum Act from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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