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National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

Vietnam

10 story sections29 min 28 s in all

Institute of Oceanography: The Institute of Oceanography is an institute for studying marine flora and fauna in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. The Institute of Oceanography is one of the earliest scientific research institutions in Vietnam and is considered the largest marine research and storage facility in Southeast Asia.

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  1. 1Orientation3:23

    Welcome, curious minds and fellow students of the natural world, to the National Oceanographic Museum, situated majestically here in the coastal city of Nha Trang. I am delighted to be your academic guide as we delve into the…

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  2. 2The Main Entrance Gate and Ticketing Plaza3:17

    Let us commence our intellectual journey at the very threshold of this venerable institution: the main entrance gate and ticketing plaza. As you stand before the National Oceanographic Museum, situated precisely at number one Cau…

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  3. 3The Giant Specimen Exhibition Hall3:17

    Stepping through the entrance, we find ourselves immediately enveloped within the hushed, cavernous space of the Giant Specimen Exhibition Hall. Spanning two hundred square meters, this gallery is dedicated to the macroscopic…

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  4. 4The Outdoor Marine Breeding Basins2:59

    Emerging from the silent reverence of the osteology hall, we transition into the vibrant, dynamic environment of the outdoor marine breeding basins. Spread across a sprawling five thousand square meters, this open-air facility…

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  5. 5The Mangrove Ecosystem and Crocodile Habitat2:54

    Let us now direct our path toward the simulated mangrove ecosystem, a crucial transitional zone that bridges the gap between the terrestrial shorelines and the open marine environment. Mangrove forests are the vital nurseries of…

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  6. 6Truong Sa Park Promenade2:43

    Taking a momentary respite from the intense biological observations of the preceding exhibits, let us stroll down to the waterfront promenade affectionately named Truong Sa Park. This tranquil, open-air space serves a dual…

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  7. 7The Island Marine Resources Hall and Grand Tanks3:03

    We now transition back indoors to a facility that represents the pinnacle of modern aquarium engineering: the recently upgraded Hoang Sa and Truong Sa marine resource exhibition area. The visual impact upon entering this space is…

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  8. 8The Benthic Zone Small Aquarium Gallery2:45

    Leaving the expansive vistas of the grand tanks behind, we must now adjust our vision as we navigate the deliberately dimly lit corridors of the small aquarium zone. This gallery, affectionately dubbed by researchers as the…

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  9. 9The Marine Biodiversity Specimen Archives2:39

    We must now ascend the staircases to the first and second floors, leaving the living organisms behind to enter the hallowed, climate-controlled halls of the marine biodiversity specimen archives. This multi-level repository is…

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  10. 10Closing2:28

    As we conclude our rigorous academic traversal of the National Oceanographic Museum, we transition toward the exit pathway, which thoughtfully features exhibits dedicated to the human intersection with the East Sea. Here, the…

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National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam is a place in Vietnam with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationVietnam
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length29 min 28 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates12.2070, 109.2149
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