▲Located in Boston, Massachusetts this aquarium is also a popular whale watching location because of its proximity to the harbor.

▲The largest aquarium in Norway, Bergen Aquarium holds 50 tanks and houses some of the most diverse fish species in the world.

▲Located in Chicago, this aquarium welcomes 2 million visitors each year who come to marvel at 32,000 aquatic animals.

▲This is the largest aquarium in Africa and besides the facility, it doubles as a water park.

▲Found in Istanbul, this is the third largest aquarium in Europe. It features an underwater tunnel where visitors can look at all different species of sharks.

▲Play with penguins or take a dive and swim with the fishes at one of Cape Town's most popular tourist attractions.

▲The beautiful aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland features several visitor experiences such as Dolphin Discovery, Jellies Invasion, and Shark Alley.

▲Located in California, this aquarium was the first to successfully keep a great white shark in captivity, and the first to exhibit a living kelp forest.

▲Eilat's public aquarium is the largest of its kind in the country and features a rare fish and sea turtle exhibit.

▲This modern aquarium is the largest in northern Europe and is divided into eight sections recreating three main ecosystems: lakes and seas, rivers and lagoons, and oceans.

▲This famous aquarium has numerous Guinness World Records listed under its name.

▲If swimming with sharks is on your bucket list, this is the place to realize your dream.

▲This aquarium features one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world. The 168-meter (551 ft) tube takes visitors on a journey through a shark cove, coral reef, kelp cave, and more.

▲This aquarium features the world's largest Great Barrier Reef display.

▲The most visited aquarium in France, if you want to see colorful anemones, starfish, spider crabs, and more, this is the place to check out.

▲The largest aquarium in Italy, visitors can explore more than just the aquarium. It also features a maritime museum, biosphere, and even a panoramic lift offering stunning views of the city.

▲One of the largest in the world, this breathtaking aquarium is home to whale sharks as long as 8.7 m.

▲Europe's largest aquarium, Oceanogràfic in Valencia is just as impressive outdoors as it is indoors. The stunning building features avant-garde architecture and is home to a great variety of sea life.

▲This magnificent aquarium in the province of British Columbia is dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life.

▲Fourth largest in the continent of Europe, this aquarium holds 7 million liters (1.8 million gallons) of water in its tanks.

▲The largest aquarium in the United States, this aquarium in Atlanta houses sea lions, beluga whales, whale sharks, dolphins, and manta rays, among other species.

▲In London you'll come across the Sea Life London Aquarium, which offers interactive experiences for guests.

▲This aquarium located in Toronto offers a number of different programs including the Stingray Experience, Discovery Dive, and Sleep with Sharks, which allows you to spend an evening overnight with these amazing beasts.

▲The most popular feature at this aquarium is its shark petting exhibits.

▲Another aquarium that doubles as a theme park, SeaWorld has a number of locations across the United States including Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio.

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This is the largest cylindrical aquarium in the world found inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin. A glass lift is built in the center so you can surround yourself in a sea of various fish.

▲Located inside the Dubai Mall, this aquarium features a 10-million liter tank—one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world.

▲This gorgeous aquarium in Hull, England also hosts group sleepovers for an unforgettable and unique experience with the fish.

▲Marvel at more than 100,000 marine animals at this impressive aquarium in Sentosa Island.

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You don't need to live near an ocean to admire some of nature's striking marine wildlife up close and personal. Instead, the many aquariums located around the world offer visitors equally tremendous, incredible, and unforgettable sea life experiences.

Click through the gallery for a look at some of the most extraordinary and diverse aquariums on the planet.