The Genoa Aquarium houses young harbor seals. The animals can be observed from a suspended bridge which hangs over a faithful reproduction of the Sardinian rocky coast. The coral reef represents many equatorial and tropical regions. Caribbean coral reef is one of the most fascinating tanks of the aquarium. It houses sergeantfish, surgeonfish, puffer fish and squirrelfish.
Sharks are cartilaginous fish which move continuously in order to breath.
In fact, a continuous flow of water must pass through their gills in order for them to breathe. The individuals housed in one of the largest tanks of the Aquarium were captured off the Florida and belong to the grey shark species. The Aquarium'dolphins belong to the Tursiops species, which are found in many temperate and tropical zones of the world's seas. The dolphins are well known for their friendliness and docile character. The tank is 23 metres long and reproduces the atmosphere Mediterranean coast.