Alien Stingers

纽约水族馆是野生动物保护协会的一个附属机构，正在开发一个4000平方英尺的永久性展览，展出刺胞动物、水母和它们的亲戚。 这个展览将展示物种，如紫色条纹，伞和狮子的马内果冻。 其他展出的动物包括彩色海葵和活珊瑚。 参观者将了解刺胞动物及其栖息地，生态作用，适应性以及与其他海洋生物的关系。濒危物种，人类对栖息地的影响和各种保护工作也将得到强调。 展览设计将使用戏剧性的灯光，音乐和独特的展示来创造一种奇妙和神秘的感觉。 可移动的3D模型、交互式图形和特别设计的圆柱形水箱将带来一种激发好奇心和吸引学习的展览体验。该项目有一个全面的，多层次的评估计划，围绕两个展览开幕式。 第一轮评估将着眼于二维图形和原型交互的影响。 第二个开放计划将增加复杂的原型互动，旨在呈现更复杂的信息。 这两个层次的评估将用于塑造永久性展览图形和促进自我导向学习。 一个有现场摄像头的网站支持这个展览，沿着了一系列针对不同观众的教育节目和材料。 计划中的补充材料包括家庭手册、儿童活动指南、游客指南和一本关于水母的儿童读物。 预计每年将有超过815，000名游客观看外星毒刺。

The New York Aquarium, a subsidiary of the Wildlife Conservation Society, is developing Alien Stingers, a 4000 square foot, permanent exhibit featuring Cnidarians, jellyfish and their relatives. This exhibit will showcase species such as the purple stripe, umbrella and lion's mane jellies. Other animals to be presented include colorful sea anemones and live corals. Visitors will learn about Cnidaria and their habitats, ecological roles, adaptations and relationships with other ocean life. Endangered species, human impact on habitats and various conservation efforts will also be highlighted. The exhibit design will create a sense of wonder and mystery using dramatic lighting, music and unique displays. Moveable 3D models, interactive graphics and specially designed cylindrical tanks will result in an exhibit experience that stimulates curiosity and invites learning. The project has a comprehensive, multi-level evaluation plan structured around two exhibit openings. The first round of evaluation will look at the impact of two-dimensional graphics and prototype interactives. A second opening is planned which will add complex prototype interactives that are designed to present more intricate messages. Both layers of evaluation will be used to shape the permanent exhibit graphics and promote self-directed learning. A website with a live jelly-cam supports this exhibit, along with a host of educational programs and materials for various audiences. A family handbook, children's activity guides, visitor guides and a children's book on jellyfish are among the supplemental materials planned. It is anticipated that over 815,000 visitors will view Alien Stingers on an annual basis.