8-23-2018 Palestine's first aquarium brings marine life to landlocked West Bank – Tessa Fox Middle East Eye

https://www.middleeasteye.net/in-depth/features/Palestine-s-first-aquarium-brings-marine-life-to-landlocked-west-bank-1187111898

The aquarium exhibits sea creatures from Argentina, the Amazon, Indonesia and South Africa. Schools of fish and creatures in every colour of the rainbow dart across the tanks or sit motionless. Some have travelled from as far as Southeast Asia to grace the Palestinian public, such as the Giant Gourami. Even the Iguana, a reptile native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, greets curious visitors with its solemn stare.  [Owner and manager Sofian] Qawasmeh believes everyone should be able to see these types of creatures…

Posted by Judith Ferster, AIME member

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