Monterey, California

Immersive exhibits for the Aquarium

Following conceptual design done by the Aquarium, Academy Studios finalized design, engineered and fabricated all of the sculptures and interactive components for their 30,0000 sq. ft. wing. A giant ocean water droplet -- magnified 500 times -- reveals replications of zooplankton and phytoplankton. Elsewhere, a nine-foot translucent jellyfish interactive, featuring eleven separately functioning lighting system calls out the different processes of a jellyfish's life. The exhibit also includes 27 life-size sculptures and 42 bas-relief models.