Explore freshwater rivers and streams, the rugged UK coastline, the shallows and the dark depths of the North Sea and the crystal clear warm waters of the Barrier Reef. At every step there are different amazing creatures to find, to watch and to learn about. Discover the truth about the much-misunderstood shark; the plight of the endangered sea turtle; the remarkable lives of seahorses and countless more surprising facts about these and other incredible creatures.
Come with us on a journey from the beginning of time, through the present day's oceans into the future of deep sea research.
Using a variety of hands on interactives, audiovisual presentations and living exhibits you can explore how the solar system, our planet and the oceans on which it depends arose. A vast array of marine life can be seen in over thirty aquatic exhibits which range from the shallow tropical seas to the icy depths of the deep ocean. You can also discover what threatens the future of our oceans and how you can help to preserve them for generations to come.
