# Drying Up Aquariums Global Warming Pushes Atlanta Aquarium to Drain Water By Alex Covert | Published 2007-10-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterless-aquarium-atlanta-drying-up References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071030/ap_on_re_us/drought_saving_water_ylt=ArDL3UIy4.wWEQ.TGvG8k3.s0NUE) & [georgiaaquarium.org](http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/) The world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, has drained some of its [water exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) in an effort to help conserve water during the city's [worst drought ever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign). Georgia was never proactive in developing a water-management plan that addressed a severe drought. To further help the cause of saving water, the aquarium has installed [waterless urinals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-wise), low-flow faucets, and a system that recaptures condensation from their cooling units. Fish need water. People need water. Water is not a limitless resource! Nobody gives a damn about your green lawn! To clarify the situation, the aquarium gave us more details to flesh out the story. "We pulled water out of non-animal water features such as a waterfall, mote and pond," the director of communications for the Georgia Aquarium said, adding, "All of our exhibits are operating normally." We've been covering the drought since first news of hit: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water Conservation in Aquariums:** The draining of water exhibits at the Georgia Aquarium highlights the importance of water conservation in the management of large-scale aquariums. - **Implementation of Water-saving Technologies:** The installation of waterless urinals, low-flow faucets, and water recapture systems presents an opportunity for businesses to adopt innovative water-saving technologies. - **Addressing Severe Drought Through Sustainable Practices:** The Georgia Aquarium's efforts to conserve water during a severe drought showcase the need for sustainable practices in water management. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aquarium Industry:** The draining of water exhibits and implementation of water-saving technologies in the Georgia Aquarium signal potential opportunities for innovation in the aquarium industry. - **Water Technology Industry:** The adoption of water-saving technologies such as waterless urinals and low-flow faucets in large-scale facilities like aquariums highlights a growing market for sustainable water technology solutions. - **Sustainability Consulting Industry:** The need for sustainable practices and water conservation measures at the Georgia Aquarium presents an opportunity for sustainability consulting firms to provide expertise and guidance in managing water resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Aquarium Water Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarium-water-changer.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Tropical Trout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landbased-rainbow-trout.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Accessible Aquarium Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaready.md) - [Waterless Fish Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhu-zhu-aquarium.md)