Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center (National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa), Tutuila, American Samoa
4.0 (32 reviews) Spent Ranking #7 in Pago Pago Speciality Museums
Modern & Informative
The Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center provides visitors and residents with the opportunity to learn about the natural and cultural resources of American Samoa and the associated National Marine Sanctuary. The state-of-the-art facility features educational exhibits and interactive learning tools to promote ocean awareness and encourage good marine stewardship. The Ocean Center was made possible through the generous support of the American Samoa Department of Commerce, Housing & Urban Development/Community Development Block Grant, American Reinvestment & Recovery Act, and the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (formerly known as Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary).
Address
Fagatogo, Pago Pago, Tutuila 96799 American Samoa
Mobile
Website
http://americansamoa.noaa.gov/about/ocean-center.html
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:54
User Ratings
4.0 based on (32 reviews)
Reviews
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4RkeFamily 5:00 PM Sep 23, 2013
Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center
Newly opened and due to funding shortfalls I found it challenging to get there during limited open hours. Not open on weekends. After managing to catch the multiple buses from Leone to get there during stated open hours (called that morning and confirmed open) I found the center locked up. I was to meet someone there in a hour so I just found a shady spot to wait. The staff arrived about 45 minutes later and said they had gone out to lunch together. Once I was able to get inside it is a very nice facility, very bright and it's air conditioned. (Very important if you've ever been to Am Samoa in January!) A great place to learn about the National Marine Sanctuary. I was the only visitor so I had a personal tour guide. His family owned a small island out in the sanctuary and he was very knowledgeable about the land, ocean life, and history of the area. The center is free to visit but please consider a donation to help with their funding and enable them to remain open.
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3travelbob1 5:00 PM Feb 19, 2023
What time does the show start?
After viewing the many well designed information boards we learned there would be video / lecture in ten minutes. We took a seat and awaited its start, but 20 minutes later, no show. The manager told us he was awaiting the arrival of a tour group that was running late. Unfortunately, it had not arrived 10 minutes later and we left disappointed.
