Featuring scientific illustrations portraying the astonishing diversity of ocean life from colorful mollusks to deep-sea fishes to a stout dolphin, the exhibition Opulent Oceans: Extraordinary Scientific Illustrations at the Tallahassee Museum explores the integral role illustration has played in undersea exploration and discovery. It features 46 exquisite, large-format reproductions from 33 rare and beautifully illustrated scientific works in the American Museum of Natural History Library’s Rare Book collection.