Sea Life Blankenberge, Public aquarium and seal sanctuary in Blankenberge, Belgium.
Sea Life Blankenberge is a public aquarium with approximately 40 tanks displaying sharks, sea turtles, and fish species from different ocean regions. An 8-meter transparent tunnel allows visitors to stand below while marine life swims directly overhead.
The facility opened in 1995 with a dual mission as both a public aquarium and a rehabilitation center for stranded marine animals. This combination helped establish it as an important resource for marine conservation on the Belgian coast.
Visitors watch seals, penguins, and otters at feeding time while learning about their natural behaviors and the challenges these animals face in the ocean. Staff members share information about why protecting marine life matters for the world.
The facility is accessible by car or public transit and sits directly along the beach promenade for easy access. Allow several hours to explore all the tanks, walk through the tunnel, and watch the daily feeding sessions.
The Seahorse Hotel is a special exhibition featuring tanks dedicated to different seahorse species living in recreated ocean habitats. These creatures are often overlooked by visitors but demonstrate remarkable adaptations to marine environments.
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