Aquarium of the Americas Devastated in Aftermath of Katrina

New Orlean's Aquarium of the Americas escaped significant damage during Hurricane Katrina but in the days following the hurricane, the aquarium has suffered significant losses of animals.

Fish at the aquarium have suffered the greatest devastation:

"Animals suffered when the facility lost power and the staff had to evacuate due to violence in the area surrounding the aquarium. The area around the aquarium has now been secured but the lack of electricity meant filters and air pumps failed to deliver oxygen to tanks and maintain liveable conditions for many fish." —Mongabay.com.

The aquaruim was home to over 10,000 fish representing 530 species.

Macaws, raptors and an electric eel from the aquarium are to be transferred to the Audubon Zoo.

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