The National Marine Aquarium is a charity dedicated to conservation, research and education. Its mission is to drive marine conservation through engagement. It is committed to conserving the marine environment and encouraging others to do the same.
The attraction is divided into four themed sections; Plymouth Sound, British Coasts, Blue Planet and Atlantic Ocean (which includes the UK’s biggest tank holding 2.5 million litres of water) and displays include sharks, lobsters, crabs, jellyfish and a loggerhead turtle.
The aquarium works with the Shark Trust to produce a Basking Shark Code of Conduct and supports the Lobster Hatchery in Padstow.
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National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, United Kingdom
The National Marine Aquarium is a charity dedicated to conservation, research and education. Its mission is to drive marine conservation through engagement. It is committed to conserving the marine environment and encouraging others to do the same.
Wildlife you might see at National Marine Aquarium
Loggerhead Turtle
An oceanic turtle found throughout the world, spending most of its life in saltwater and estuarine habitats. It is considered…
Sand Tiger Shark
Inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide, typically sandy shorelines and submerged reefs. It has a sharp, pointy head, bulky body,…
Nurse Shark
Common inshore bottom-dwelling sharks, found in tropical and subtropical waters on the continental and insular shelves. Common habitats are reefs…
Moon Jellyfish
A species of the genus Aurelia, it is translucent and can be recognised by its four horseshoe-shaped gonads. Capable of…
Family and group offers at National Marine Aquarium
Families
Family tickets are available.
Groups
Group rates are offered to 10 or more people.