-Xylem will debut an interactive game at Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager exhibit on October 17, 2023. As visitors check out the whale sharks’ 6.3-million-gallon home in Atlanta, they’ll also learn about the essential sand filtration and water reuse technology at the aquarium thanks to the Clean Water Challenge game.
Following a series of on-screen prompts, visitors must repair a virtual exhibit to save whale sharks, manta rays and hundreds of fish. Participants build the proper filtration system to achieve optimal water quality levels. Visitors will learn how sand filtration is safe for the animals and provides a level of water quality closest to their natural habitat.
Xylem’s Neptune Benson sand filters used in the exhibits provide critical filtration to remove particulates from the water, establish a healthy balance of bacteria and create a safe habitat for more than 40 species. Water is continuously recirculated through the sand filters in each of the exhibits, allowing Georgia Aquarium to reduce its overall water consumption and reuse the majority of the 11 million gallons of water found in the facility.
“We seek to educate and engage our visitors using various experiences that foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the animals in our care,” said Hiroshi Okuda, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing & Corporate Partnerships at Georgia Aquarium. “Our relationship with Xylem and the Clean Water Challenge game enables us to teach our patrons about how clean, sustainable water is an essential part of our animal care.”
Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit scientific institution that provides industry-leading aquatic research, conservation efforts, and exceptional care of its animals. The facility conducts crucial research by working with animals, both in the aquarium and in their natural habitats, to develop new standards of care and veterinary practices.
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