Seattle Aquarium

Feeling like we just needed a break from another evening spent at home working, Henry and I recently visited the Seattle Aquarium.

Just another Friday night down at the docks...

The biggest factor in choosing the acquarium was the birth of a brand new sea otter, born only hours before we saw him. Staff could not tell if it was a boy or girl because it was so covered in fur. Apparently, all that fur is needed to keep the pup afloat and dry if it goes in the water. It was very cute, but didn't do anything more than get licked on it's mom's belly while we were watching. I hope all that fur protected it from the snowmageddon about to pummel it.

Laugh it up, fur ball!

I really appreciated the exhibit that allowed you touch sea stars, anemone, and other weirdly growing sea life.

As excited as a school kid.

I am always struck by how ugly some fish are. I guess it doesn't matter at the bottom of the ocean. Topping the list of ugly fish were sea horses and a lone, lazy octopus.

The most handsome fish in the sea.

I am glad I now have first hand knowledge of the aquarium for giving recommendations to all future visitors.

Sunset on the Sound