M
alta
National
Aquarium
The
aquarium
has
41
tanks
including
reptiles, insects and
amphibians, amongst
others, Mediterranean fish, including
fish commonly found in Maltese
waters together with replicas of
historical artefacts that one can
find in the seas around the Maltese
islands.
The main tank of the aquarium
houses species from the Indian
Ocean, including eight black tip
sharks, horn sharks, rays, eels and
other exotic species. The main tank
has a walk-through
tunnel that
allows visitors to experience the fish
at a much closer range.
All tanks are expertly themed
to
replicate
the
underwater
environment. Additional features of
the public aquarium include a class
room facility, interpretation, touch
pools, a temporary exhibition space,
veterinary and quarantine facilities,
etc.
The national aquarium is in an iconic
curved shell structure in the form of
a starfish. The adjacent promenade
provides
additional
recreation
facilities for pedestrians including a
children’s play area.
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