Biodiversarium, Public aquarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France.
The Biodiversarium is an aquarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer that displays approximately 300 marine species from the Catalan coast in naturalistic basins. These basins are designed to replicate the authentic conditions and habitats found in the Mediterranean Sea.
The aquarium underwent complete renovation at the end of 2017 and relocated to new premises. This reopening marked a shift toward greater focus on local marine heritage and its preservation.
The name reflects its role as a center for marine diversity education and research. Visitors experience how the institution connects scientific discovery with public learning in a working research space.
The aquarium is located on Avenue Pierre Fabre and operates from Tuesday through Sunday in the afternoon. Visitors should plan accordingly since daytime hours begin in the early afternoon.
Visitors can watch scientists working in open laboratories, a feature that sets this facility apart. This approach to transparent research is uncommon among aquariums across Europe.
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