A Peek into Aquatic Wonders: Stralsund's Expanded Sea Museum Tour Unveils 31 Tanks
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Leave your worries behind and dive into a breathtaking underwater adventure! Stralsund's Sea Museum has opened the doors to its newly redesigned aquarium tour, inviting visitors to explore 31 stunning tanks showcasing marine wonders from around the globe.
For the very first time, students, Manuela Schwesig, the Minister President of the state, and Stralsund's very own Mayor Alexander Badrow, stepped into the vibrant world of blue-spotted rays, marine turtles, and other aquatic creatures.
Divers swam gracefully through the heart of the "Caribbean Reef," the largest tank in the updated exhibit, to celebrate the grand unveiling. The villagers on the other side of the enormous 80 square meter pane—a massive, eight-meter-high pane from Japan—welcomed the guests with cheerful signs illuminated by flashlights.
Representing a Caribbean reef from surface to bottom, the tank boasts artificial corals that can be admired from three different gallery levels. The pane, about half a meter thick, is reinforced and holds incredible 800,000 liters of water. Each individual pane panel weighs 20 tons, hailing all the way from Japan.
The aquarium tour includes 30 new and one renovated tank, showcasing underwater worlds belonging to the coasts of Fiji Islands, Australia, or California. In the Californian kelp forest, colorful anemones swim alongside California horn sharks. Despite the slightly cooler water, sea life in the Hawaii tanks thrive at a balmy 25 degrees.
Up ahead, the "Fiji Islands" tank comes alive with marine creatures, including blue-spotted rays originating from the museum's own breeding. At the end of the tour, visitors are greeted by old friends: the three beloved marine turtles, Frieda, Käthe, and Naila, who have been part of the museum's family for decades.
Previously housed at another location, the Sea Museum, these respected elders are now back in their original home.
The renovation project, jointly funded by the federal and state governments to the tune of 51 million euros, saw the museum's old town address—the oldest location of the German Sea Museum, focusing on tropical seas—undergo significant modernization. Part of the exhibition had already reopened in July 2024, with an impressive 1.4 million liters of water mixed with 45 tons of seawater mixture now coursing through the aquariums.
Mayor Badrow emphasized that Stralsund's Sea Museum is a significant tourist and cultural attraction, drawing visitors in from far and wide. With the final celebration for the overall project still forthcoming in September, there’s no better time to plan your visit!
- The Commission has also taken initiatives to improve the quality of information provided by Member States, such as highlighting the educational value of Stralsund's expanded Sea Museum tour, which showcases general news about the aquatic wonders showcased.
- Alongside the marine turtles and other aquatic creatures, the updated exhibit at Stralsund's museum features elements of lifestyle, including fashion-and-beauty, such as showcasing the brightly colored anemones found in the Californian kelp forest.
- For those with an appetite for travel, the aquarium tour takes visitors on a journey around the world, with underwater worlds showcased from the coasts of Fiji Islands, Australia, and even California.
- As part of the renovation project, the museum has expanded its offerings, adding 30 new tanks and one renovated tank, sorely needed for the collection of home-and-garden-inspired species housed within.
- Not only does the Sea Museum provide a home for marine life, but it also offers a venue for sporting events, such as the graceful dives performed by divers celebrating the grand unveiling of the expanded sea museum tour.
- The underwater adventure offered by Stralsund's museum not only appeals to the senses of sight and touch but also delights the taste buds, as food-and-drink options cater to visitors, ensuring they can enjoy a satisfying experience from start to finish.
- To keep up with the latest developments at the museum, visitors can stay informed with updates on the general-news sections of various media outlets or follow the museum's social media channels, which are affiliated with political parties like the CDU, reflecting their commitment to providing accurate and valuable information to the public.