Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium, Public aquarium in Bayrampaşa, Turkey
Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium is a public facility with numerous tanks displaying marine species from different ocean regions, each with informative displays about their natural habitats. The collection shows the range of sea life from tropical reefs to cold waters.
The facility opened in 2009 as Turkey's first public aquarium and established a new approach to marine education in the country. This opening changed how people could learn about ocean life.
Educational programs here introduce visitors to marine conservation and explain how Turkish coastal communities have always depended on the sea and its resources.
The facility is located inside the Forum Istanbul shopping mall and offers combination tickets with other attractions. It remains open seven days a week.
Visitors walk through one of Europe's largest aquarium tunnels with transparent walls providing 270-degree views of swimming marine creatures. This tunnel experience stands out as a highlight for most visitors.
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