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Case 1:13-cv-03241-AT Document 1 Filed 09/30/13 Page 12 of 64Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to own and maintain the species in itscare. The Aquarium also meets the requirements in the MMPA regarding publicdisplay facilities.28. The Aquarium contains nearly ten million gallons of water across sixgalleries and 70 exhibits. The Aquarium receives more than 2.1 million guestsannually, educating them on the living wonders of the aquatic world andencouraging them to care about the challenges faced by free ranging aquaticanimals and their ecosystems. Since its 2005 opening, more than 18 million guestshave visited Georgia Aquarium.29. The Aquarium’s commitment to marine mammals – and belugawhales in particular – is manifested by the Cold Water Quest gallery, currentlyhome to four beluga whales, as well as harbor seals, penguins, and southern seaotters. Within the Cold Water Quest gallery, guests have the opportunity to viewbeluga whales in a naturalistic habitat complemented by multimedia educationaltools and live narrators sharing information about the species.B. The Aquarium’s Educational Mission30. Public education is a core mission of the Aquarium and a principalreason for its creation. The Aquarium’s mission statement states the Aquarium isto be an “educational and scientific institution featuring exhibitions and programs12