Nausicaà Centre National de la Mer
Nausicaà Centre National de la Mer, Public aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
The Nausicaà Centre National de la Mer spans multiple levels containing 60,000 marine animals from 1,600 species in tanks totaling 17 million liters of water.
The center opened in 1991 after transforming a former casino, with significant funding from the European Union to establish a major marine education facility.
The facility serves as a UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Center of Excellence, contributing to marine research and environmental education programs throughout Europe.
The aquarium welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with adult tickets priced at 28.50 euros and children's tickets at 21.50 euros.
The facility maintains a massive tank replicating Colombia's Malpelo Island ecosystem, allowing visitors to observe deep-sea species in their natural behaviors.
Location: Boulogne-sur-Mer
Inception: May 18, 1991
Website: https://nausicaa.fr
GPS coordinates: 50.73019,1.59474
Latest update: October 26, 2025 21:06
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