Cijin Shell Museum, Marine museum in Cijin District, Taiwan
The Cijin Shell Museum is a marine museum on an island near Kaohsiung displaying an extensive collection of mollusks, crustaceans, and other sea creatures. The exhibits are arranged by scientific classification to help visitors understand the diversity of ocean life.
The museum opened at its current location in 2011 after moving from smaller premises that could no longer accommodate the growing collection. The founder spent years gathering specimens from local waters to create this resource for the community.
The shells on display come from the waters around Cijin, connecting visitors to the island's relationship with the sea. Through the collection, you can see how marine life has shaped the local area.
To reach the museum, take the ferry to Cijin Island, which runs throughout the day at regular intervals. Once there, the museum building is easy to navigate and the exhibits are clearly labeled.
The museum houses rare nautilus shells considered living fossils, creatures that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years. On display is also a giant clam shell that demonstrates the remarkable size some ocean creatures can reach.
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