ORSANCO’s Life Below the Waterline, a traveling freshwater aquarium, is available for public events. The aquarium holds 2,200 gallons of water and Ohio River fish. With two 5′ X 10′ viewing areas, this display is designed to highlight the diversity of fish sustained by the Ohio River Basin and its tributaries as well as the importance of protecting our great natural resource.
The Ohio River Basin contains nearly half of the fish diversity in North America and is a reliable source of drinking water and ample recreational opportunities to over 25 million people.
The aquarium is filled with locally caught fish, which are returned to their habitat after each event.
ORSANCO’s Life Below the Waterline Mobile Aquarium program is currently accepting applications for fall 2026! Apply here.
Sponsorships are needed to fund major renovations, annual maintenance on the aquarium, and to keep costs down for event hosts. Check our event calendar and become a sponsor today! Learn more about sponsorship here.
