Aquarium Finisterrae, Public aquarium in A Coruña, Spain.
The Aquarium Finisterrae contains multiple exhibition spaces that showcase marine species from the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean, including local Galician fauna.
The facility opened its doors on June 5, 1999, establishing itself as a major educational center for marine life conservation in northern Spain.
The institution actively participates in scientific research projects and marine species rehabilitation programs while maintaining connections with regional maritime traditions.
Visitors can purchase a combined ticket called 'Three Houses' for 12 euros, which provides access to Casa de las Ciencias, Domus, and Aquarium Finisterrae.
The aquarium features a large panoramic tank where sharks and manta rays swim above visitors' heads, creating direct encounters with marine life.
Location: A Coruña
Inception: 1999
Official opening: June 5, 1999
Website: https://coruna.gal/mc2/gl/aquarium-finisterrae
GPS coordinates: 43.38400,-8.40980
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:11
Marine museums present the history of seafaring, scientific exploration of the oceans, and the diversity of marine life. These institutions display ship models, nautical instruments, aquariums with living sea creatures, and exhibitions about oceanography. Visitors learn about historical voyages of discovery, modern ocean research, and the protection of marine ecosystems. Notable examples include the Oceanogràfic in Valencia with its various marine biotopes, the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with its collection on Dutch naval history, and the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, founded in 1910. The Maritime Museum of San Diego preserves historic vessels, while the Museum of Oceanography in Sopot documents Baltic Sea research. These museums combine scientific education with the fascination for seas and oceans.
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