Seeing ocean life up close is not something you get to do every day. But Virginia has aquariums where the distance between you and the animals shrinks in surprising ways.
This list has ten of them, from large facilities with shark tunnels and touch pools to smaller centers focused on local marine life. Some let you feel a stingray glide under your fingers.
Others put you face to face with sea turtles, jellyfish, and fish that shimmer in colors you did not know existed. A few have interactive exhibits designed for kids, while others cater to adults who want to learn more about conservation…