Life on the Edge December 14, 2008

This exhibit allows visitors to experience the tidepool life of Washington's outer coast and Seattle's inland sea, while meeting such creatures as aggregating anemones and sunflower sea stars. Two large exhibit pools, which include touch zones staffed by naturalists, replaced traditional aquarium tanks that formerly occupied the front part of the Aquarium's Pier 59 building. Large video screens help demonstrate the unique lifestyles of the amazing creatures who not only survive, but thrive in the harsh environmental conditions of Washington's tidal zones.