Think about the future of animals and nature with the "Kyoto Aquarium SDGs Book," perfect for summer vacation study or field trips!

The term "SDGs" is one that we hear often these days. SDGs stand for "sustainable goals" that should be achieved by 2030. We have just released a workbook called "Kyoto Aquarium SDGs Book: Thinking about the richness of oceans and rivers through the mechanisms of aquarium tanks," which encourages people to think about animals and the natural environment by comparing the mechanisms of oceans, rivers, and aquarium tanks.
This time, we'll introduce some of the contents that you might be interested in.

■Aquariums and SDGs?
Aquariums are home to a wide variety of animals, all of which differ in terms of body size, breathing methods, and whether or not they have animals.
For these animals, the aquarium is their environment. Aquariums use various methods, such as adjusting the water temperature and filtering, to create a comfortable living environment for the animals.
So what about the oceans and rivers? How can we make them a livable environment for living animals?

The SDGs Book is a workbook that helps students think about how the abundance of our oceans and rivers is maintained, comparing it to the structure of an aquarium tank. Reading this book will give you an opportunity to think about what you can do to contribute to two of the 17 SDGs: "14. Protect the abundance of the waters below sea level" and "15. Protect the abundance of the land."

Learn by comparing oceans, rivers, and aquariums

Also introducing efforts to reduce environmental impact
■Full of trivia about animals!
Kyoto Aquarium exhibits a wide variety of animals across 10 areas. The SDGs Book introduces the characteristics of the animals, the aquarium's unique breeding methods, and breeding activities for endangered species.

Introduction to the hybridization problem of giant salamanders

animals an aquarium that suits the creatures you are observing By learning about the animals, such as "How do giant salamanders breathe?" and "What kinds of jellyfish are there?", you can observe them more deeply.

In addition, each page also includes quizzes that will give you an opportunity to think more deeply about animals and the natural environment. By carefully observing the animals and researching them yourself, you can enjoy the aquarium from a new perspective.

■Includes a worksheet perfect for follow-up study <br />The included worksheet allows you to review the book and deepen your thoughts about the future of living animals and the natural environment. You can write in it while thinking about what a good future for all animals would be and what we can do to make that happen, so it can be used for study after your visit to the museum or as an independent project over the summer holidays.

■Finally
The SDGs Book not only teaches you about animals, but also gives you an opportunity to think about the SDGs by looking at the natural environment around you. When you visit Kyoto Aquarium, be sure to take the SDGs Book with you as you explore the aquarium!
Contents: 32 pages (color), 1 worksheet (double-sided color)
Sales location: 1st floor, next to the ticket counter, "General Information"
Sales price: 500 yen (tax included)
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★What's more, "Exciting Discoveries! Kyoto Aquarium animals Book" is now on sale!★
Contents: 27 pages in total, animals stickers, erasable pen *A clear bag is also included to store the book, stickers, and pen all together.
Sales location: 1st floor, next to the ticket counter, "General Information"
Sales price: 500 yen (tax included)
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