The National Marine Aquarium was the first in the UK to be set up solely for the
purposes of Education, Conservation and Research. As such we have been able to develop
an innovative, in house learning programme.
With a dedicated educational department made up of marine biologists, qualified
teachers and a resident artist, the National Marine Aquarium has developed a reputation
for excellence in informal education serving tens of thousands of school pupils
each year.
The Aquarium experience comprises a total of 50 live exhibits including 3 massive
tanks, the largest of which – Britain’s deepest tank – holds 2.5 million litres
of water. Over 4000 animals from 400 species are displayed in realistic habitats
from local shorelines to coral reefs. In addition a new aquarium zone, Explorocean,
focuses on ocean exploration and sustainability through innovative, interactive
exhibits.