National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
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The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, England is Europe's deepest and Britain's largest aquarium.
It is located in Coxside, next to the Barbican harbour and fishmarket. The modern building houses gigantic aquariums, a lecture hall, a cafe and a shop. The largest tank is ten metres deep and can be viewed from several different angles.
Notable achievements of the NMA since its opening include the sinking of HMS Scylla to create an artificial reef in Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, as well as the recently completed ExplorOcean exhibit. ExplorOcean is a highly interactive exhibit showcasing various underwater technologies, such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). ExplorOcean features the AquaTheatre tank, where members of the public can volunteer to race ROVs through an underwater assault course. The effects of climate change and the possibilities of renewable energy sources are also key features in the exhibit.
The new Mediterranean exhibit in the NMA is the deepest aquarium tank in Europe. It holds 3.3 million litres of warmed seawater, and its windows are made of acrylic glass.[1]
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- ^ NMA - Behind the scenes (accessed 19/01/2008)
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