National Marine Aquarium

Plymouth Students Take a Deep Dive into Darwinism

Students and staff at Lipson Co-operative Academy , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have had a brilliant day at the National Marine Aquarium as part of their STEMfest week.

The STEMfest week was designed by the National Marine Aquarium for children in Years 3 to 9 and they provided a variety of activities to inspire and engage them, including analysing ecological surveys, doing...

Easter events at the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is putting on a whole host of events over the Easter holidays for children and families to enjoy.

From ocean clean ups, to behind the scenes tours with Ocean Discovery Rangers, and even a sleepover with the sharks! There is a wide range of activities for all ages to get stuck into.

SLEEPING WITH THE SHARKS

13th April &...

National Marine Aquarium celebrates 25th anniversary with record breaking year

On Wednesday 31 January 2024, the National Marine Aquarium welcomed its 355,000th visitor

At the end of January 2024, the National Marine Aquarium welcomed its final visitor of the 2023/2024 season, closing the books on their most successful year since opening 25 years ago, with record numbers of community visits, Blue Mind activities and the UK’s inaugural Seagrass Symposium....

Diving off the sofa and straight to the National Marine Aquarium with Secrets of the Aquarium television series 

A brand new BBC Two six-part series is set to begin on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 8.00pm taking viewers behind the scenes and under the water at the UK’s national aquarium.

Ever wondered how a shark is moved from one tank to another? Or how many Ray’s is too many for one aquarium? Secrets of the Aquarium explores the incredible underwater homes of thousands of animals at the...

The National Marine Aquarium makes a splash as it celebrates 25 years and 7 million visitors

The UK’s largest Aquarium proudly celebrates its 25th birthday this July - marking the occasion with a new permanent exhibit displaying its quarter of a century history

The National Marine Aquarium celebrates its 25th birthday this July, solidifying its position as the UK's premier destination for marine education and conservation. Welcoming 7 million visitors and home to more than 5...

Explore the oceans this Father’s Day with the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium is celebrating Father’s Day with a special boat trip to explore the famous Plymouth Sound. This Sunday, dads and their families are being invited to join the Aquarium’s team of marine biologists and ocean conservationists to discover the wonders of our oceans and learn more about its habitat and the animals which live in it.

The Plymouth Sound is one of...

World Ocean Day for Schools: Dive in, discover, celebrate

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is leading the way to help kick-start conversation about our oceans this World Ocean Day (8 June 2018), with the World Ocean Day for Schools initiative.

World Ocean Day for Schools is a day to celebrate the role the ocean plays in all of our lives, to learn more about our blue planet and to start conversation between children, parents, teachers and...

Join the National Marine Aquarium for its special 20th birthday events

In celebration of its 20th birthday, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth will be holding a series of special events to commemorate its work and inspire new audiences about our oceans and their importance for a healthy planet.

It has been 20 years since the Duke of Edinburgh officially opened the NMA in 1988, since then, the NMA has been instrumental in connecting people...

The National Marine Aquarium partners with local special schools

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) has partnered with two local Plymouth schools for students with complex needs to offer tailored visits to assist with their learning and development.

Students from Mount Tamar Special School (aged 5-16) and Longcause Community Special School (aged 8-16) will visit the NMA via a series of scheduled sessions. Led by the NMA's Discovery and Learning...

Explore the oceans with the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium is pleased to announce it will be offering boat trips to explore the famous Plymouth Sound from April. Setting off from Shepards Wharf, visitors will join the Aquarium’s team of marine biologists and ocean conservationists to discover the wonders of our oceans and learn more about its habitat and the animals which live in it.

The Plymouth Sound is one of...

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