'Monsters' of the past are now on display in Halifax

'Monsters of the Abyss' is an exhibit on now at Nova Scotia’s Museum of Natural History, offering a glimpse into the creatures that lurked beneath the waves in the past

Prehistoric aquatic predators are on full display as part of a new exhibit at Nova Scotia’s Museum of Natural History.

'Monsters of the Abyss' gives a glimpse of what lived in the deep sea in the past, while also giving visitors a look at what’s happening in the oceans and waterways today.

Nathan Coleman - Monsters of the Abyss exhibit

Monsters of the Abyss exhibit at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History | Nathan Coleman

The animals were brought in by Little Ray’s, the largest exotic animal rescue organization in Canada.

About 80 per cent of their animals are rescues, and they actively move them around the world for better long-term homes.

Nathan Coleman - Monsters of the Abyss exhibit animals

Animals on display at the Monsters of the Abyss exhibit in Halifax, Nova Scotia | Nathan Coleman

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Visitors have the opportunity to dive into extinction level events, and see the monsters in oceans, rivers, and lakes that are still around today.

To learn more about the exhibit and the biggest issues current animals face today, watch the video above.