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Dec 26, 2024

　　This aquarium is stunning. Species found in New Caledonian waters – including nautilus, sea snakes, stone fish, turtles, sharks and stingrays – have realistic surroundings in their huge tanks. Living coral displays are surprising but don’t miss the emperor of coral reefs: Napoleon fish.

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Aquarium des Lagons

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