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{{Infobox zoo|zoo_name=Georgia Aquarium|image=Georgia Aquarium Jan 2006.jpg|image_caption=Georgia Aquarium|location=
Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), United States|date_opened=
2005|website=http://www.georgiaaquarium.org-->
The Georgia Aquarium, located in [Atlanta,
Georgia (U.S. state) at Pemberton Place, is billed as the "world's largest aquarium" with more than 8.1 million
US gallons (30,662 m³; 30,661,835
liters) of marine and fresh water housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium's notable specimens include four young
whale sharks (Alice, Trixie, Yushan, and Taroko) and four beluga whales (Nico, Natasha, Marina, and Maris). Funded mostly by a U.S. dollar250 million donation from
Home Depot founder
Bernie Marcus, the aquarium was built on a 20 acre (81,000 Metre²; 8 hectare) site north of Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Marcus credited his 60th birthday dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 1990 as among the inspirations behind his desire to build an aquarium in Atlanta.
History and admissions
In November of 2001,
Bernard Marcus announced his idea to build an aquarium as a present to Atlanta, Georgia that would encourage both education and economic growth. Marcus and his wife, Billi visited 56 aquariums in 13 countries to research and design a structure and finally, donated $250 million toward Georgia Aquarium’s construction. Due to financial contributions from AirTran Airways, BellSouth, Georgia- Pacific, The Home Depot, Southern Company, Turner Broadcasting System, UPS, and the Coca- Cola Company, the company opened debt free. After 27 months and with 60 animal habitats, 16,400-square-feet of ball room space, 2 food service kitchens, gift shops, a 4-D theater, an on-site restaurant, and a parking lot, the Georgia Aquarium opened first on
November 21, 2005 to annual pass holders and then on November 23,2005 to the general public. At $24.00 per adult, $20.00 for Seniors, and $18.00 for Children, the price of admission to the
non-profit aquarium is among the most expensive in the country. The aquarium has nevertheless far exceeded visitor expectations, welcoming its millionth guest on
March 1,
2006, only ninety-eight days after opening. The aquarium sold over 290,000 annual passes for its first year, before sales were halted (to avoid a "private club" atmosphere, according to Aquarium Executive Director Jeff Swanagan). No fish story: Aquarium draws million in 3 months David E. Williams, CNN, 1 March 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2006 The Georgia Aquarium welcomed its three millionth guest on
August 24, 2006 and its five millionth on
May 23, 2007.
Collection
The Georgia Aquarium contains between 100,000 to 120,000
fish and other sea creatures, representing more than five hundred species. On June 14, 2005, the total number of specimens was unveiled after having previously being reported as "over 55,000". Marcus was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as saying: "I have been saying that we would have more than 55,000 fish; I just never said how many more." The fish were transported from
Taiwan to the aquarium by
United Parcel Service, which is headquartered in nearby Sandy Springs, Georgia. in 42 tanks aboard an MD-11. UPS donated the cost of the shipping, estimated at over US$200,000.
The aquarium's most famous specimens were four young whale sharks from
Taiwan named Ralph, Norton, Alice and Trixie after the primary characters from The Honeymooners. Ralph, died from
peritonitis on January 11, 2007, and Norton followed on June 13, 2007. Ralph and Norton were with the Georgia Aquarium at its opening; Alice and Trixie joined the aquarium June 3,
2006. This is the first time whale sharks have been kept in an aquarium outside of Asia. The sharks are kept in a 6.3 million gallon (23.8 million liter) exhibit. On May 25, 2007, Taiwan's Fisheries Agency announced the Aquarium had been approved to receive two more whale sharks before Taiwan begins a ban the animals' capture in 2008. On June 1, 2007 the two new whale sharks arrived at the aquarium. The two sharks, caught earlier in 2007, are named Taroko, commemorating Taroko Gorge National Park, and Yushan after Taiwan's
Jade Mountain. On Wednesday, June 13, 2007 the aquarium made the decision to euthanize Norton after he had shown signs of erratic swimming and had stopped eating.
The aquarium is also home to four 11 foot (3 meter) long
beluga whales. Two males named Nico and Gasper were rescued from a Mexico City amusement park where they lived under a roller coaster. Because of insufficient weight, skin lesions, and a bone disease, on January 2, 2007, Gasper was
euthanized. Gasper Press Release The three females are on breeding loan from the
New York Aquarium. The aquarium is among six other US aquariums, including
Chicago, Illinois Shedd Aquarium, with belugas in their collections.
Exhibits
Whales
The aquatic animals are displayed in five different galleries, Georgia Explorer, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold- Water Quest, and River Scout. They each correspond to a specific environment. At the left as one enters the aquarium is the
Georgia Explorer exhibit, geared especially towards children. It features a number of touch tanks with rays and sharks as well as exhibits featuring sea turtles and the wildlife of
Gray's Reef - a National Marine Sanctuary off the Georgia Coast. The second exhibit,
River Scout, also reflects regional environments. It features an overhead river where visitors can see North American fish from the bottom up. In addition to local specimens, exhibits display
piranha, electric fish, and other unusual freshwater life. The third section of the aquarium,
Cold Water Quest, features animals from the polar regions of the world and contains most of the mammals in the aquarium's collection. This exhibit includes beluga whales in the aquarium's second largest habitat,
California sea lions,
Japanese spider crabs, and African black-footed penguins. The fourth exhibit, entitled
Ocean Voyager, includes the vast majority of the aquarium's water and almost 100,000 fish. This exhibit is designed to feature the life of the
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, and showcases the aquarium's whale sharks, as well as a 100 foot (30 meter) underwater tunnel and the world's second largest viewing window. The final exhibit takes an artistic turn, as the
Tropical Diver exhibit features many curious and haunting forms of aquatic life including a living reef with live coral. The aquarium also features a "4D" movie and other attractions, including in the Ocean Voyager - Journey With Giants exhibit hall where the Chedd-Angier-Lewis production company, with Electrosonic Inc., has produced the Open Ocean Touchwall, a dynamic, interactive projection for species identification. This is a virtual aquarium where larger than life, fully articulated 3-D renderings of Open Ocean fish swim across six panels assembled to simulate a tank. Guests are invited to reach out and place hands or fingers on the fish. As they do so, fun and informative content bubbles appear to educate the guest about the particular species they have chosen.
The aquarium was designed by Atlanta-based architecture firm
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates (TVS). In addition, TVS Interiors did the interior design of the facility as well as the design of the two retail shops located inside the aquarium.
Conservation
at the aquariumAccording to aquarium founder Bernard Marcus, the aquarium's conservation and environmental mission is just as important as its status as an attraction. Long before opening, the aquarium was already working with Georgia Institute of Technology and
Georgia State University in Atlanta and the University of Georgia in
Athens, Georgia to help save endangered species through
education and
research programs.
The acquisition of the male beluga whales, previously suffering in an inadequate environment, was hailed by Marcus as a prime example of the type of conservation activities the Aquarium should be involved with. Approximately 100 tarpon stranded in a tidal pool at
Skidaway Island, off the Georgia coast, were rescued for the collection.
Coral used in exhibits at the Aquarium is manmade in a collaboration between Georgia Tech and the
University of the South Pacific, produced by suspending blocks of pumice over a reef near the village of Tagaqe, Fiji for eight months so that seaweeds and reef invertebrates could establish colonies.
Facilities
The Georgia Aquarium, the world’s largest at the time of its opening in November 2005, encompasses 550,000 sq. feet (11.6 acres; 4.7 hectares) of covered space and includes 328 tons of acrylic windows, 290 plumbing fixtures, 200 floor drains, 53 roof tops, 61 miles of wires and pipes and 100,000 yards of concrete in the structure. It holds eight million gallons (thirty million litres) of fresh and salt water (conditioned with 1.5 million pounds of Instant Ocean(TM) sea salt mix) and houses more than 100,000 fish and animals. The blue metal and glass exterior of the aquarium was designed to resemble a giant ark breaking through a wave. The ship’s hull appears to emerge from two large buildings that feature curved, flowing roofs that were designed to represent ocean swells. The record for largest aquarium in the world is highly contested; however,
Dubai's three story Dubai Mall aquarium claims to be the world's largest when it opens in the new Burj Dubai project.
With an accelerated 27-month schedule, the project timeline for the construction of the aquarium was aggressive. To facilitate the phased construction activities that were essential to meeting the project schedule, two-ply asphalt BUR was installed over a lightweight concrete deck. This temporary roof allowed for expedited construction and the associated roof traffic. The final stage included installation of the light gray FiberTite roofing system, which was selected to match the gray wall panels. Construction of the aquarium was contracted by
Brasfield & Gorrie, a General Contractor headquartered in
Birmingham, Alabama.
In addition to the massive habitats that are the core of the aquarium, the facility includes the 16,400 square foot (1,520 m²) Oceans Ballroom - a banquet hall that can host events for up to 1100 seated or 1600 at a reception. The hall features two 10 x 28 foot (3 x 9 meter) windows into the exhibits housing the whale sharks and beluga whales. It can also be subdivided into three smaller spaces for events. Chef
Wolfgang Puck's company will manage catering services for this facility. The aquarium also includes a fairly large food court with tables extending into the main lobby. The costs of building the aquarium escalated beyond Marcus' original US$250 million donation. To complete the facility without scaling back plans, six local companies —
AirTran Airways, BellSouth, Georgia-Pacific, The Home Depot, Southern Company, and
SunTrust Banks — signed on as presenting sponsors for exhibits.
Location
Originally proposed for the
Atlantic Station Urban planning in Midtown Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta, just north of
Centennial Olympic Park. In addition to the Park and the Aquarium, within a short distance are the Georgia Dome, the Georgia World Congress Center,
Philips Arena, and CNN Center. The Coca-Cola Company donated 9 acres (40,000 m²; 4 ha) of land to the site and opened a new
World of Coca-Cola attraction on property adjacent to the aquarium. The site is named Pemberton Place in honor of
Coca-Cola creator John Pemberton.
Even before opening, the Georgia Aquarium helped drive new development in the area aiding efforts by the City of Atlanta and Central Atlanta Progress, a group of local business leaders, to revitalize downtown. In
December 2004, a $300 million office and hotel development was announced for a nearby site. The complex is named Allen Plaza in commemoration of former Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr and includes office space for the Southern Company and accounting firm Ernst & Young, as well as
W Hotel.
Gallery
Image:Georgiaaquariumtunnel.jpg|Tunnel to view whale shark exhibitImage:Tropicalreef.jpg|Tropical reef exhibit at the Georgia aquariumImage:GaAqTurtle.jpg|Loggerhead Sea TurtleImage:GaAqBeluga.jpg], one of fourImage:GaAqShark.jpg|
Whale Shark overhead in the tunnelImage:GaAqViewingTheatre.jpg] in the viewing theatreImage:GaAqSeahorse.jpg|SeahorseImage:GaAqStarfish.jpg]Image:GaAqAnemones.jpg|sea anemone in a touch tankImage:GaAqSharkOverhead.jpg|Guitarfish in the Ocean Voyager tunnelImage:GaAqDiver.jpg])
References
Cited referencesGeneral references
- Tharpe, Jim (June 3, 2005) Aquarium lands two whale sharks Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (June 14, 2005) Surprise at aquarium: 100,000 fish, in from Asia Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Seabrook, Charles (July 8, 2005) Georgia Aquarium acquires belugas from Mexico Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (August 14, 2005) Aquarium's lofty goal: 'Save planet' Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (September 7, 2005) 6 companies help make up aquarium financing shortfall Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (January 23, 2006) California sea showplace inspired Marcus' masterpiece Atlanta Journal-Constitution
External links
- Georgia Aquarium website
- Central Atlanta Progress aquarium information page
- CNN.com - Big window to the sea
- Google Earth - 3D Model
- Georgia Aquarium Photos
- Flickr Photos Tagged with Georgia Aquarium
{{Infobox zoo|zoo_name=Georgia Aquarium|image=Georgia Aquarium Jan 2006.jpg|image_caption=Georgia Aquarium|location=Atlanta,
Georgia (U.S. state),
United States|date_opened=
2005|website=http://www.georgiaaquarium.org-->
The Georgia Aquarium, located in [Atlanta,
Georgia (U.S. state) at Pemberton Place, is billed as the "world's largest aquarium" with more than 8.1 million
US gallons (30,662 m³; 30,661,835
liters) of marine and fresh water housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium's notable specimens include four young whale sharks (Alice, Trixie, Yushan, and Taroko) and four beluga whales (Nico, Natasha, Marina, and Maris). Funded mostly by a U.S. dollar250 million donation from Home Depot founder
Bernie Marcus, the aquarium was built on a 20 acre (81,000
Metre²; 8 hectare) site north of Centennial Olympic Park in
downtown Atlanta. Marcus credited his 60th birthday dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 1990 as among the inspirations behind his desire to build an aquarium in Atlanta.
History and admissions
In November of 2001, Bernard Marcus announced his idea to build an aquarium as a present to Atlanta, Georgia that would encourage both education and economic growth. Marcus and his wife, Billi visited 56 aquariums in 13 countries to research and design a structure and finally, donated $250 million toward Georgia Aquarium’s construction. Due to financial contributions from AirTran Airways, BellSouth, Georgia- Pacific, The Home Depot, Southern Company, Turner Broadcasting System, UPS, and the Coca- Cola Company, the company opened debt free. After 27 months and with 60 animal habitats, 16,400-square-feet of ball room space, 2 food service kitchens, gift shops, a 4-D theater, an on-site restaurant, and a parking lot, the Georgia Aquarium opened first on November 21,
2005 to annual pass holders and then on November 23,2005 to the general public. At $24.00 per adult, $20.00 for Seniors, and $18.00 for Children, the price of admission to the
non-profit aquarium is among the most expensive in the country. The aquarium has nevertheless far exceeded visitor expectations, welcoming its millionth guest on March 1,
2006, only ninety-eight days after opening. The aquarium sold over 290,000 annual passes for its first year, before sales were halted (to avoid a "private club" atmosphere, according to Aquarium Executive Director Jeff Swanagan). No fish story: Aquarium draws million in 3 months David E. Williams, CNN, 1 March 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2006 The Georgia Aquarium welcomed its three millionth guest on August 24, 2006 and its five millionth on
May 23, 2007.
Collection
The Georgia Aquarium contains between 100,000 to 120,000
fish and other sea creatures, representing more than five hundred species. On
June 14, 2005, the total number of specimens was unveiled after having previously being reported as "over 55,000". Marcus was quoted in the
Atlanta Journal-Constitution as saying: "I have been saying that we would have more than 55,000 fish; I just never said how many more." The fish were transported from
Taiwan to the aquarium by United Parcel Service, which is headquartered in nearby Sandy Springs, Georgia. in 42 tanks aboard an MD-11. UPS donated the cost of the shipping, estimated at over US$200,000.
The aquarium's most famous specimens were four young
whale sharks from
Taiwan named Ralph, Norton, Alice and Trixie after the primary characters from The Honeymooners. Ralph, died from peritonitis on January 11, 2007, and Norton followed on June 13, 2007. Ralph and Norton were with the Georgia Aquarium at its opening; Alice and Trixie joined the aquarium June 3, 2006. This is the first time whale sharks have been kept in an aquarium outside of
Asia. The sharks are kept in a 6.3 million gallon (23.8 million liter) exhibit. On May 25, 2007, Taiwan's Fisheries Agency announced the Aquarium had been approved to receive two more whale sharks before Taiwan begins a ban the animals' capture in 2008. On June 1, 2007 the two new whale sharks arrived at the aquarium. The two sharks, caught earlier in 2007, are named Taroko, commemorating Taroko Gorge National Park, and Yushan after Taiwan's
Jade Mountain. On Wednesday, June 13, 2007 the aquarium made the decision to euthanize Norton after he had shown signs of erratic swimming and had stopped eating.
The aquarium is also home to four 11 foot (3 meter) long
beluga whales. Two males named Nico and Gasper were rescued from a
Mexico City amusement park where they lived under a roller coaster. Because of insufficient weight, skin lesions, and a bone disease, on January 2, 2007, Gasper was euthanized. Gasper Press Release The three females are on breeding loan from the
New York Aquarium. The aquarium is among six other US aquariums, including Chicago, Illinois
Shedd Aquarium, with belugas in their collections.
Exhibits
Whales
The aquatic animals are displayed in five different galleries, Georgia Explorer, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold- Water Quest, and River Scout. They each correspond to a specific environment. At the left as one enters the aquarium is the
Georgia Explorer exhibit, geared especially towards children. It features a number of touch tanks with rays and sharks as well as exhibits featuring sea turtles and the wildlife of Gray's Reef - a National Marine Sanctuary off the Georgia Coast. The second exhibit,
River Scout, also reflects regional environments. It features an overhead river where visitors can see North American fish from the bottom up. In addition to local specimens, exhibits display piranha, electric fish, and other unusual freshwater life. The third section of the aquarium,
Cold Water Quest, features animals from the polar regions of the world and contains most of the mammals in the aquarium's collection. This exhibit includes beluga whales in the aquarium's second largest habitat,
California sea lions,
Japanese spider crabs, and African black-footed
penguins. The fourth exhibit, entitled
Ocean Voyager, includes the vast majority of the aquarium's water and almost 100,000 fish. This exhibit is designed to feature the life of the
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, and showcases the aquarium's whale sharks, as well as a 100 foot (30 meter) underwater tunnel and the world's second largest viewing window. The final exhibit takes an artistic turn, as the
Tropical Diver exhibit features many curious and haunting forms of aquatic life including a living reef with live coral. The aquarium also features a "4D" movie and other attractions, including in the Ocean Voyager - Journey With Giants exhibit hall where the Chedd-Angier-Lewis production company, with Electrosonic Inc., has produced the Open Ocean Touchwall, a dynamic, interactive projection for species identification. This is a virtual aquarium where larger than life, fully articulated 3-D renderings of Open Ocean fish swim across six panels assembled to simulate a tank. Guests are invited to reach out and place hands or fingers on the fish. As they do so, fun and informative content bubbles appear to educate the guest about the particular species they have chosen.
The aquarium was designed by Atlanta-based architecture firm
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates (TVS). In addition, TVS Interiors did the interior design of the facility as well as the design of the two retail shops located inside the aquarium.
Conservation
at the aquariumAccording to aquarium founder Bernard Marcus, the aquarium's conservation and environmental mission is just as important as its status as an attraction. Long before opening, the aquarium was already working with
Georgia Institute of Technology and
Georgia State University in Atlanta and the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia to help save endangered species through
education and
research programs.
The acquisition of the male beluga whales, previously suffering in an inadequate environment, was hailed by Marcus as a prime example of the type of conservation activities the Aquarium should be involved with. Approximately 100
tarpon stranded in a tidal pool at
Skidaway Island, off the Georgia coast, were rescued for the collection. Coral used in exhibits at the Aquarium is manmade in a collaboration between Georgia Tech and the University of the South Pacific, produced by suspending blocks of pumice over a reef near the village of Tagaqe, Fiji for eight months so that
seaweeds and
reef invertebrates could establish colonies.
Facilities
The Georgia Aquarium, the world’s largest at the time of its opening in November 2005, encompasses 550,000 sq. feet (11.6 acres; 4.7 hectares) of covered space and includes 328 tons of acrylic windows, 290 plumbing fixtures, 200 floor drains, 53 roof tops, 61 miles of wires and pipes and 100,000 yards of concrete in the structure. It holds eight million gallons (thirty million litres) of fresh and salt water (conditioned with 1.5 million pounds of Instant Ocean(TM) sea salt mix) and houses more than 100,000 fish and animals. The blue metal and glass exterior of the aquarium was designed to resemble a giant ark breaking through a wave. The ship’s hull appears to emerge from two large buildings that feature curved, flowing roofs that were designed to represent ocean swells. The record for largest aquarium in the world is highly contested; however,
Dubai's three story Dubai Mall aquarium claims to be the world's largest when it opens in the new
Burj Dubai project.
With an accelerated 27-month schedule, the project timeline for the construction of the aquarium was aggressive. To facilitate the phased construction activities that were essential to meeting the project schedule, two-ply
asphalt BUR was installed over a lightweight concrete deck. This temporary roof allowed for expedited construction and the associated roof traffic. The final stage included installation of the light gray FiberTite roofing system, which was selected to match the gray wall panels. Construction of the aquarium was contracted by Brasfield & Gorrie, a General Contractor headquartered in
Birmingham, Alabama.
In addition to the massive habitats that are the core of the aquarium, the facility includes the 16,400 square foot (1,520 m²) Oceans Ballroom - a banquet hall that can host events for up to 1100 seated or 1600 at a reception. The hall features two 10 x 28 foot (3 x 9 meter) windows into the exhibits housing the whale sharks and beluga whales. It can also be subdivided into three smaller spaces for events. Chef
Wolfgang Puck's company will manage catering services for this facility. The aquarium also includes a fairly large food court with tables extending into the main lobby. The costs of building the aquarium escalated beyond Marcus' original US$250 million donation. To complete the facility without scaling back plans, six local companies —
AirTran Airways,
BellSouth, Georgia-Pacific, The Home Depot, Southern Company, and
SunTrust Banks — signed on as presenting sponsors for exhibits.
Location
Originally proposed for the
Atlantic Station Urban planning in Midtown Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta, just north of Centennial Olympic Park. In addition to the Park and the Aquarium, within a short distance are the
Georgia Dome, the Georgia World Congress Center,
Philips Arena, and CNN Center.
The Coca-Cola Company donated 9 acres (40,000 m²; 4 ha) of land to the site and opened a new
World of Coca-Cola attraction on property adjacent to the aquarium. The site is named
Pemberton Place in honor of Coca-Cola creator John Pemberton.
Even before opening, the Georgia Aquarium helped drive new development in the area aiding efforts by the City of Atlanta and Central Atlanta Progress, a group of local business leaders, to revitalize downtown. In December 2004, a $300 million office and hotel development was announced for a nearby site. The complex is named Allen Plaza in commemoration of former Atlanta mayor
Ivan Allen Jr and includes office space for the Southern Company and accounting firm
Ernst & Young, as well as W Hotel.
Gallery
Image:Georgiaaquariumtunnel.jpg|Tunnel to view whale shark exhibitImage:Tropicalreef.jpg|Tropical reef exhibit at the Georgia aquariumImage:GaAqTurtle.jpg|
Loggerhead Sea TurtleImage:GaAqBeluga.jpg], one of fourImage:GaAqShark.jpg|
Whale Shark overhead in the tunnelImage:GaAqViewingTheatre.jpg] in the viewing theatreImage:GaAqSeahorse.jpg|SeahorseImage:GaAqStarfish.jpg]Image:GaAqAnemones.jpg|
sea anemone in a touch tankImage:GaAqSharkOverhead.jpg|Guitarfish in the Ocean Voyager tunnelImage:GaAqDiver.jpg])
References
Cited referencesGeneral references
- Tharpe, Jim (June 3, 2005) Aquarium lands two whale sharks Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (June 14, 2005) Surprise at aquarium: 100,000 fish, in from Asia Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Seabrook, Charles (July 8, 2005) Georgia Aquarium acquires belugas from Mexico Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (August 14, 2005) Aquarium's lofty goal: 'Save planet' Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (September 7, 2005) 6 companies help make up aquarium financing shortfall Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Tharpe, Jim (January 23, 2006) California sea showplace inspired Marcus' masterpiece Atlanta Journal-Constitution
External links
- Georgia Aquarium website
- Central Atlanta Progress aquarium information page
- CNN.com - Big window to the sea
- Google Earth - 3D Model
- Georgia Aquarium Photos
- Flickr Photos Tagged with Georgia Aquarium
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