Aquarium sights in England
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The Deep
Hull's biggest tourist attraction is The Deep, a vast aquarium housed in a colossal, an- gular building that appears to lunge above the muddy waters of the Humber like a giant shark's head. Inside it's just as dramatic, with echoing commentaries and computer-generated interactive displays that guide you through the formation of the oceans and the evolution of sea life. The largest aquarium is 10m deep, filled with sharks, stingrays and colourful coral fishes, with moray eels draped over rocks like scarves of iridescent slime. A glass elevator plies up and down inside the tank, though you'll get a better view by taking the stairs. Don't miss the cafe on the very top floor…
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National Marine Aquarium
The sharks here swim in coral seas that teem with moray eels and vividly coloured fish – there's even a loggerhead turtle called Snorkel who was rescued from a Cornish beach. Walk-through glass arches ensure huge rays glide over your head, while the immense Atlantic Reef tank reveals just what's lurking a few miles offshore.
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Oceanarium
Underwater tunnels bring you eye-to-eye with mean-looking sharks, massive moray eels and giant turtles in watery worlds ranging from Key West and the Ganges to Africa and the Med.
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Blue Reef Aquarium
On Towan Beach, Newquay's aquarium displays a selection of weird and wonderful aquatic characters, including jellyfish, seahorses, octopi and rays. Touch-pools allow you to get up close and personal with the residents.
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Sea Life
Sharks, penguins and seahorses entertain you at this 3-hectare aquatic park.
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Sea Life Centre & Marine Sanctuary
Of all the family-oriented attractions on the waterfront, the best of the lot is the Sea Life Centre overlooking North Bay. You can see coral reefs, turtles, octopuses, seahorses, otters and many other fascinating creatures, though the biggest draw is the Seal Rescue Centre (feeding times 11.30am and 2.30pm). It's at the far north end of North Beach; the mini- ature North Bay Railway runs the 0.75-mile route.
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Sealife Centre
State-of-the-art sealife centre which features 2.5m-long sharks and a giant octopus.
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Lakes Aquarium
At the southern end of the lake near Newby Bridge, this small aquarium explores underwater habitats from tropical Africa through to Morecambe Bay. Highlights include a simulated diving bell and an underwater tunnel beneath Windermere's lake bed, complete with pike, char and diving ducks. You could arrive by ferry from Bowness or Ambleside, aboard the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, or via bus 618 from Windermere. Last admission is at 5pm.
Discounts are available for buying tickets in advance online.
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Across the square is Bristol's brand-new aquarium, with tanks recreating 40 underwater environments from tropical seas to mangrove forests and coral reefs, complete with underwater viewing tunnel. The 3D IMAX cinema shows marine-themed films.
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Blue Reef
Open-topped tanks, huge underwater walkways and a captivating 'seahorse ranch'.
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