1. L'Oceanogràfic
By Colin Martin

2. The Parabola
Curve in which all points lie equidistant from directrix and focus
Vertex at (h, k)
P = distance from focus to vertex & directrix to vertex
Up/down: (x-h)2 = 4p(y-k)
Left/right: (y-k)2 = 4p(x-h)

3. Interactive Grapher

4. Parabola Calculations
Focal Width & P
Given: a = -0.05
1/a = 4p
1/-0.05 = 4p
-20 = 4p
-5 = p
H, K & Center
Height = 56 feet
Width = 68 feet
68 / 2 = 34
h = 34, k = 56
Center = (34, 56)
To put it all together:
where a downwards orientation has h = 34, k = 56, & p = -5

5. L'Oceanogràfic Facts & Figures
Valencia, Spain, 2003
Architect: Félix Candela
Largest aquarium in Europe
Over 11,000,000 gallons of water
1,200,000 square feet of land
Known worldwide for both wildlife and architecture

6. L'Oceanogràfic Facts & Figures
More than 500 species of animals and marine life
Over 45,000 creatures in total
Ten park areas
Artic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, tropics, mangrove marshes, and more
Nine underwater towers
Dolphinarium and restaurant (left)

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10. Thanks for listening!