Lofotakvariet, Marine research center in Kabelvåg, Norway
Lofotakvariet is a marine research facility in Kabelvåg that displays fish, crustaceans, and other creatures from Arctic waters in large tanks. The center showcases the animals that live in the cold Norwegian seas and their natural habitats.
The facility opened in 1989 and was recognized for its thoughtful design that fits into the Lofoten landscape. Its architecture reflects how contemporary buildings can blend with the natural environment of northern Norway.
The aquarium explains how fishing and the sea shape life in this part of Norway through its displays and talks. Visitors see how people here have always depended on understanding the ocean and its creatures.
Hours change between seasons, with shorter times in winter and longer days in summer months. Plan your visit around the twice-daily feeding times to see the animals at their most active.
You can watch cold-water coral ecosystems on display, which are found nowhere else in this form and rarely shown in other aquariums worldwide. These fragile underwater systems reveal a hidden side of the ocean that most people never see.
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