A sort of magic emanates from these massive tanks filled with undulating octopus, drifting sunfish, funny sea otters and spooky squid. Children are mesmerized by meeting the creatures of the deep up close. The Monterey Aquarium offers intimate glimpses into all sorts of water life: kelp forest, deep reefs, bays, and sloughs. In April of 2000 the family-oriented exhibit Splash Zone: Rock and Reef Homes opens. Kids can crawl through coral reef structures, explore water play areas, or linger over t...more