Sea Life Michigan
| Location | Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA |
|---|---|
| Theme | Aquarium |
| Owner | Merlin Entertainments |
| Website | https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/ |
| Status | Operating |
Sea Life Michigan Aquarium is an interactive aquarium located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Michigan. The aquarium contains thousands of aquatic creatures, plus interactive touch pools and a 180° ocean tunnel. SEA LIFE Michigan is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments.
Main Species
| Blacktip Reef Shark | Green Sea Turtle | Giant Pacific Octopus | Seahorse |
| Cownose Ray | Jellyfish | Clownfish | Green Moray Eel |
Conservation
SEA Life Michigan is involved with a number of conservation activities. These include:
Protecting Local Lake Sturgeon
SEA LIFE Michigan raises lake sturgeon and re-introduces them to local habitats when they have reached maturity in efforts to re-populate local lakes and rivers.
Seahorse Breeding
SEA LIFE Michigan actively breeds potbelly seahorses in order to reduce the stress on wild populations. In the event the species becomes critically endangered, SEA LIFE will be able to assist in re-populating the wild.
Re-homing
SEA LIFE Michigan re-homed young green sea turtle named Benson who was struck by a boat off the coast of Florida. He suffered irreparable damage to his shell and spine and now lives in the aquarium's Ocean Tank.
Watershed Clean-ups
SEA LIFE Michigan participates in and promotes quarterly watershed clean-ups of local rivers, streams and lakes with partners including the Clinton River Watershed Council & Friends of the Detroit River.
Protection of Turtles
A fundraising campaign run by SEA LIFE has enabled a new Sea Turtle Rescue and Wildlife Information Center to be built on the Greek island of Zaykynthos to treat turtles who have been injured in collisions with boats or entanglement in fishing gear.[2]