We received news that "The Abyss Observatory," a new ocean science museum in Second Life, is opening to the public tomorrow, January 28, at 6am PST. The educational sim includes a "Journey into the Deep" 2,000 meter underwater elevator, virtual replicas of the NOAA's research vessel "Okeanos Explorer" and submersible "Cleria", an undersea manned habitat, and lots of other scientific experiences to discover. I really enjoy walking around underwater and seeing all the marine life swimming around me.
And true to the international nature of Second Life, this work is a collaboration between Japanese residents and others from around the world. So don't be surprised if you find a lot of the explanatory text in Japanese characters!
Check it all out at this teleport link.
