Aquarium of Rhodes, Public aquarium in Rhodes, Greece
The Aquarium of Rhodes is a public facility housing around 40 tanks that contain approximately 75,000 liters of water displaying Mediterranean marine animals. The tanks are situated below ground level, allowing visitors to walk through and observe the underwater inhabitants of this region.
The facility began as a Hydrobiological Station in 1937 and was integrated into the Greek Hydrobiological Institute under the supervision of the Athens Academy in 1945. This connection to a scientific institution gave it a research and educational role from the start.
The facility showcases marine species that have shaped local livelihoods and traditions for centuries in this Mediterranean region. Visitors encounter animals that people here have fished and relied upon since ancient times, making the collection deeply connected to how residents have lived.
The underground rooms are easy to walk through and display the water animals in an arrangement that invites exploration. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to view all the tanks without rushing.
The building displays Art Deco features with corridor-like rooms decorated with real shells from the region. Among its collection is the skeleton of a Mediterranean monk seal, approximately 2,000 years old.
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