Seafarer Marine Institute

The Seafarer Marine Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the oceans through interactive Second Life experience. The Institute has a sustained commitment to science and education through a marine center that includes graphics and displays with informative educational materials. It also includes an underwater observation habitat with marine life and boats for use above the water.

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Underwater

Sea of Everlove

Embark on an enchanted and immersive underwater experience in Second Life. Get lost in the beauty of underwater life while swimming, scuba diving, or taking pictures and videos. If peace and serenity are what you are seeking, then get lost in the beauty of the sea. Mermen and Mermaids are welcome.

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Haven of Rogues

Haven of Rogues is one of six deep-water Haven regions. It is an oceanic sanctuary and one of the oldest Mermaid destinations in Second Life. It has been renewed and expanded, bringing back the former glory of the vast ocean sanctuary for all aquatic species. There is 100m deep water all the way through where you can explore caves, reefs, brine pools, ruins, temples, shipwrecks, and even go shopping at the Haven Mall.

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Haven of Mermaids

Haven of Mermaids is a mermaid sanctuary and one of the oldest Mermaid destinations in Second Life. You will find places to explore, caves, areas of underwater beauty, shipwrecks, and even shopping.

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Adagio Undersea

Under the sea, a place of wonder and romance; a unique venue to explore and enjoy. Swim with the fish and dance with the merfolk.

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A Wondrous Place

A Wondrous Place offers a variety of intimate, romantic, and playful experiences for both Merfolk and bipedal beings. There is something for everyone to enjoy here. You can dance, cuddle, play games, and so much more. Whether you're looking for a fun night out, a romantic getaway, or a unique adventure, A Wondrous Place has it all. Come and discover the wonders that await you in this enchanting destination.

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Underwater

The Nightgarden

Welcome to the Nightgarden, a mystical world of starlit serenity. Follow the paths, explore the phosphorescent flora, and bask in the waterfalls from the floating islands. Discover the portals that lead you to even more discoveries. And should you wade out into the lake, you might just find another whole underwater world awaiting you. Come relax, wander, and enjoy!

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Underwater

The Waterfall Cafe

The Waterfall Cafe is a great place to hang out with casual and romantic dining. It has an aquatic atmosphere that is relaxing, whimsical, dark, romantic, and visually stunning.

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Underwater

Haven of Sirens

Haven of Sirens, one of six deep-water Haven regions is filled with vast coral shelves, rolling sand dunes, caverns, caves, and wrecks scattered around the sea floor. Aquatics and divers from everywhere are welcomed to Sirens to explore and discover the landscape, natural wonders, and relax with friends at the Mermaid Lounge. Rentals are also available for aquatics below, or divers on the islands above!

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Underwater

Isle of Anu Aquatic Life

Isle of Anu Aquatic Life is a haven for underwater creatures and a hangout for the Safe Water Foundation. There are things there for both the two-legged and the swimmy types; check out the teleport pads for even more destinations.

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Underwater

Unison

Above or below there is always something to discover around the next corner at Unison - whether it is dancing at one of the venues, taking photos around the scenic areas, just relaxing on the beach, or exploring the hidden depths of Unison's underwater worlds. From hippy to cyber, from high in the sky to deep in the ocean, Unison doesn't try to be different, it just is.

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Underwater

The Jules Verne Museum

Visitors can take an extraordinary underwater voyage here. With a full-size submarine to explore, this museum offers insight into the life and work of French science fiction writer Jules Verne.

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Underwater

The Dive Shop

The most realistic underwater environment and scuba simulation in Second Life; home to RL PADI diver training. Five beautiful, geographically themed shorelines drop to depths of 50 meters offering divers and free snorkelers an underwater tour around the world in a photogenic wonderland. Enjoy a beautiful beach and amazing hangouts in this newcomer-friendly region.

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Underwater

Safe Waters Foundation

Safe Waters Foundation Headquarters is a resource location for mermaids, mermen, and underwater life in SL. Visit and explore a huge undersea garden area.

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Underwater

Pravatch

Explore life at the bottom of the ocean at this simple yet enchanting tropical reef. Schools of colorful fish swim by you and the bright and sparkly coral formations make for great picture spots.

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Underwater

Pacifique Underwater World

Pacifique Underwater World is perfect for swimming, scuba diving, and riding the Sea Horses. A peaceful and serene destination where mermaids are welcome. Bring your underwater camera, extra film, and come get wet.

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Underwater

Maui Resort Scuba Center

Welcome to Maui Resort Scuba Center! Steelhead Scuba and Maui Swingers Resort bring you the best adult scuba and dive experience in SL. There is much to explore: a blue hole, a shipwreck, a research lab, and more. You might even spot a Merfolk or two!

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Underwater

Kona Beach and Surfing

Aloha and welcome to Kona Beach! Come enjoy surfing, windsurfing, horseback riding, and kayaking. Enjoy breathtaking tropical Hawaiian views and landscapes. You can also hop on a guided sea turtle tour and explore the underwater world at Kona Beach.

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Underwater

Abyss Observatory

A museum of ocean science and technology which celebrates the sense of wonder people often have about the mysteries of the deep sea. Visitors can even travel 2,000 meters down into the dark depths of the ocean floor.

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Cache Management Information Center

Welcome to this informational display, designed to delve into the importance of viewer cache maintenance for an enhanced Second Life journey. Discover how regular cache management can significantly improve your experience in the vibrant world of Second Life.

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Education

Learning Virtuale

Established in 2009, Learning Virtualē, under the stewardship of Addison Loxely, is a learning center for educators, e-learners, and curious minds in Second Life. Offering resources and activities designed to enlighten and engage visitors on a variety of educational topics. The museum includes permanent and evolving exhibits about Black History, Hispanic Heritage, the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Presidency, and Women's History. Visitors can also explore the art gallery, ignite the skies with their own fireworks show, and delve into a treasure trove of educational resources in its library.

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Education

Primitive Museum

Learn more about Second Life's rich history at the Primitive Museum, located at the historic Immaculate Campus. Conceived by Sniper Siemens, the SL History exhibition showcases a detailed chronicle of Second Life from 1999 to 2023. You can also find the evolution of the SL Burning Man celebration. This museum is part of an extensive educational initiative, including the nearby Learning Lighthouse, inviting visitors to explore and contribute to the legacy of Second Life.

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Education

Brevin Cat Island

Brevin Cat Island is an educational and relaxing space to learn about our feline friends. Enjoy exhibits about cats, feline behavior, nutrition, and interesting cat breeds. Relax in the cafe among the friendly cats, watch informative video presentations, or reflect on lost pets in the Rainbow Bridge Memorial Park.

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Education

Silverspar Public Library

The Silverspar Public Library is a functioning library packed with content. All are welcome! Library materials are always appreciated. Especially desired are books in other languages than English, information about SL groups, and old SL magazines.

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Education

Virtual World MOOC HQ

Established in 2014, the VW MOOC (Virtual Worlds Massive Online Open Course) is a month-long course on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching through Second Life and other virtual spaces. This location is their headquarters. Learn more at facebook.com/groups/vwmooc

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Help & How To

Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

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Education

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

Owning property is a fun and rewarding part of SL, so it's important to get all the facts before making the big commitment. The VRLI helps Residents make informed decisions about land ownership by providing information on topics like management, renting, and maintenance.

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Education

Awareness Gallery

Welcoming all who may be interested to visit the Awareness Gallery by the SLRandom ArtCrew on the RydenShire region. This destination is an educational resource for various medical conditions that affect people on a day-to-day basis. Spread some understanding and kindness.

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Science & Technology

Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health (WBH) on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that help you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body, and spirit! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. Make new friends in this diverse, innovative, and caring community.

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Education

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

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Education

Virtual Pioneers

The Virtual Pioneers group was founded in 2007 by a small group of historically-minded avatars that enjoy using virtual environments to learn and explore. Join them in Second Life at their frequent meetings where they tour or have historically themed events. More info at virtualpioneers.org

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Education

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

SORBET is an acronym for Socially Responsible Behavior through Embodied Thinking. The SORBET Project is a learning activity in response to the changing settings of learning in the context of COVID-19. The SORBET Project aims to give learners a more grounded understanding of the need to develop the new habit of safe-social-distancing, beyond just a declaration of ‘head knowledge’.

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Real Life

SAVOY

Step Back in time to the birthplace of swing at the Savoy Ballroom in Creations Park! Inspired by the real-world Savoy, you can experience the best in swing music and dances with daily live DJs playing Jazz and more. Walk over to the Museum of Swing which features bands, music, dances, and history of the Swing Dance Era. You can also learn how to dance at the Dance 301 full-immersion classroom.

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International

Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia is an educational project focused on teaching Spanish as a second language. Maestra Eugenia Calderon uses Second Life because this world, as an immersive environment, is a great tool to teach. Classes for basic, intermediate and advanced students. Contact Maestra Eugenia Calderon to schedule an interview.

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Education

See Yourself Health Community Gateway

See Yourself Health is an award-winning, evidence-based diabetes lifestyle coaching platform that uses virtual world technology to promote healthy decision-making. Play wellness with others! More info at seeyourselfhealth.com

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Education

Orange22

Explore the virtual presence of creative media agency Orange22, which has developed several unique and fun 3D spaces and tools to stimulate ideas and creativity for individual or group concepts.

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Science & Technology

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

Miramare Place

Located in historic Nova Albion with a view facing Yamato and the Ahern welcome area, this area serves as a small information location and hangout for explorers of the Second Life mainland. Ample seating for discussions with voice-enabled, resources on both the local area and other notable mainland locations, and of course, snow cones served by a robot.

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Education

Medical Examiner's Office

Despite not being suitable for the squeamish, this simulation of a forensic pathology service has been built by a real life practitioner. It holds educational lectures about autopsy procedures and explains what we can learn from them.

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Spirituality & Belief

UUtopia Library of World Religions

Visit UUtopia, a place for exchanging ideas, quiet reflection, and personal journeys of thought. Click on the books and posters for information about world religions. Explore the interesting artwork or just relax in the peaceful meadows and gardens.

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Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

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Education

HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island provides timely, accurate, and accessible information on topics related to physical, emotional, and mental health for residents of SL. Information is provided through displays, links to outside resources, and events.

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Education

Etopia Island

Learn more about how to participate in a socially and environmentally sustainable world at Etopia Island, a place to explore and learn. Take an interactive quiz, ride a gondola, hop on a train or even ride a bike through this futuristic vision of a sustainable world.

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Education

Cypris Chat

Cypris Chat strives to provide an educational, fun and interesting environment for English learning and teaching. Members have the chance to be part of a living community surrounded by others who are learning, teaching or simply interested in speaking English with people from around the world.

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Education

Community Virtual Library

The Community Virtual Library is a real library in a virtual world, affiliated with the American Library Association.

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Education

Coalition Islands

Coalition Island is a nexus of United States armed forces activity and collaboration taking place in SL. Learn more about Military Lands at wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Military_Lands

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

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Science & Technology

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

Walk through this giant Interactive build that shows functional areas of the human brain. Brain regions activate (glow) based on functions, such as dancing and love. Developed by Osangar and expanded upon by the WBH team, in cooperation with DavidArguna, a neuroscientist.

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Education

ARCHI21

ARCHI21 is an ongoing EU-funded project, combining learning and teaching of, in and through the fusion of languages, architecture and design. Dynamic spaces and places designed and built by students, faculty and architects support the experimentation, experiential learning and professional development in the evolving process of knowledge building across disciplines, professions and countries.

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Seafarer Marine Institute

Other Destinations in

Underwater

Sea of Everlove

Haven of Rogues

Haven of Mermaids

Adagio Undersea

A Wondrous Place

The Nightgarden

The Waterfall Cafe

Haven of Sirens

Isle of Anu Aquatic Life

Unison

The Jules Verne Museum

The Dive Shop

Safe Waters Foundation

Pravatch

Pacifique Underwater World

Maui Resort Scuba Center

Kona Beach and Surfing

Abyss Observatory

More Related Destinations

Cache Management Information Center

Learning Virtuale

Primitive Museum

Brevin Cat Island

Silverspar Public Library

Virtual World MOOC HQ

Happy Hippo Building School

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

Awareness Gallery

Whole Brain Health

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

Virtual Pioneers

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

SAVOY

Spanish with Eugenia

See Yourself Health Community Gateway

Orange22

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Miramare Place

Medical Examiner's Office

UUtopia Library of World Religions

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

HealthInfo Island

Etopia Island

Cypris Chat

Community Virtual Library

Coalition Islands

Builder's Brewery

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

ARCHI21

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