
It is well known for being the largest aquarium
in Northern Europe, for many years I have wanted to visit the North
Sea Museum at the northwestern tip of Denmark. In December 2003,
a devastating fire destroyed the entire facility and many fish.
The museum was reopened in September 2005 and recently we had a
chance to finally visit it.
Unlike other popular aquariums in the world, the
North Sea Museum does not generate its attraction by showcasing
exotic fish species from other parts of the world. It is an educational
centre that delivers the ecosystems of the North Sea and their inhabitants
to museum visitors.
While there are not as many exhibiting tanks as
I had expected, they are presented in a way that can keep any visitor
browsing for hours. Its centre tank, which sits at the heart of
the museum, holds 12,000 litres of water. In it, several large species
of fish such as cod, turbot, sea bass swim, suspend and burrow.
Its Oceanarium, designed back in 1998, is a breath-taking
sight. The gigantic 8 meter deep tank is presented in a theatre
so visitors can sit and watch a never-ending nature show.
The North Sea Museum is open year round except parts
of December. To find out more, visit its official
website. |