This captivating exhibit showcases the unique wildlife and geography of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve’s lowland rainforest.
Blue Hole
The Blue Hole reveals a unique and often unseen habitat of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the deep underwater caverns that can descend hundreds of feet below sea level.
These remote environments are popular among the most daring of scuba divers, who plunge into its depths to seek out rare sea life and unforgettable sights. Caribbean Journey’s Blue Hole provides an inside look at these hidden marine ecosystems – no scuba equipment needed.
An overlook of Blue Hole first gives a sneak peek from above at the ocean life teeming below. Below the surface in the dark and mysterious underwater view, the amazing creatures that were just barely visible from above come into focus. Nurse sharks, tarpon, and other amazing marine species swim in these darker spaces, resting on the sandy bottom or hiding among the rocks. A viewing portal provides an opportunity to get even closer to these aquatic species and take in the view from their perspective, surrounded by seawater and other marine life.
Step into the middle of this exhibit, and you just may believe that you’re diving a real-life Caribbean Blue Hole.
animals in this exhibit
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This common jellyfish species is translucent, revealing anatomy inside its bell. With limited swimming ability, moon jellies often drift with the current.
Bamboo sharks are oviparous (they lay eggs). Their egg casings are nicknamed “mermaid’s purses.”
Commonly called a pufferfish, this species can inflate its body by swallowing air or water to deter predators. Sharp spines offer another line of defense.
The parrotfish’s large beak is used to scrape algae and other organisms from rocks and hard coral.
Found throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean, they can grow up to 45 inches in width and weigh 50 pounds or more. When threatened, they can use a barbed tail with toxin for defense.
