Birch Aquarium. For over 20 years I’d seen the sign. For over 20 years, I drove past the entrance, on to other sites in La Jolla. Why? I like aquariums! They’re all about the water!
Enough of just looking at the coastline…
…the time had come to personally discover Birch Aquarium. 
I meandered through the exhibits, appreciating colors…
Big Blue Bass
Butterfly Fish
…and the curators’ creativity.
I learned about fish who blend into their environment. Some fish look like plants…
…others look like the surrounding flora.
Dragon Seahorse
Birch even boasts a nursery—for fish!
Baby Seahorses
Juvenile Moon Jellyfish
Breathing in the salty fresh ocean air energized me. And viewing the grey whale statue jumping out of the water reminded me that I too, can jump up and move!
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All photos (c) Sherri Leah Henkin 2016
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