"Learning the Future of the Sea with Baby Sea Turtles": Summer Special Exhibition "How Sea Turtles Live" to be Held at Ise Sea Paradise

Ise Sea Paradise (Ise City, Mie Prefecture) will hold the Summer Special Exhibition "How Sea Turtles Live" from June 13 to August 31, 2026, aligning with the sea turtle nesting season. This exhibition offers a fun learning experience about sea turtle ecology and the marine environment through live baby turtle displays and interactive exhibits.

### Exhibition Overview - **Title:** How Sea Turtles Live - **Period:** June 13 (Sat) – August 31 (Mon), 2026 - **Venue:** Fureai Gokan, Special Exhibition Booth - **Content:** - Live exhibition of juvenile Loggerhead and Green sea turtles. - Hands-on exhibition of a leatherback turtle taxidermy. - Interactive displays about sea turtle growth and habitats. - Introduction of sea turtle conservation activities by Kushimoto Marine Park.

### Baby Turtle Exhibits and Interactive Learning The exhibition features juvenile Loggerhead and Green sea turtles on loan from Kushimoto Marine Park. Visitors can observe these growing turtles up close to understand their unique features and differences.

Additionally, interactive displays allow visitors to learn about the challenges sea turtles face during their growth process through a two-choice format with flip-up boards. A hands-on display featuring a leatherback turtle taxidermy allows visitors to feel the shape and texture of the shell, making the features of sea turtles more tangible.

### Thinking About the Future of the Sea The exhibition also highlights conservation activities led by Kushimoto Marine Park. By combining live displays with a conservation perspective, the exhibit aims to raise awareness about the environmental issues surrounding sea turtles.

Given the significant changes in marine environments due to pollution and climate change, this exhibition seeks to inspire visitors to look beyond the charm of sea turtles and consider the current state and future of our oceans.

### Species Introduced - **Loggerhead Turtle:** Characterized by a large head and reddish shell. Mostly carnivorous, feeding on mollusks and crustaceans. Kushimoto Marine Park achieved the world's first successful artificial breeding in 1995. - **Green Sea Turtle:** Known for its dark shell with a blue-green tint and relatively small head. Primarily herbivorous, feeding on seaweed and seagrasses.

### Facility Information: Ise Sea Paradise - **Location:** 580 Futami-cho Oe, Ise City, Mie 519-0602 - **Admission:** Adults 2,400–2,800 yen (varies by day), Elementary/Junior High students 1,200 yen, Preschoolers (age 4+) 600 yen. - **Website:** https://ise-seaparadise.com/