Sharjah Aquarium Overview
The aquarium is more than just a place for leisure. It was designed to educate the masses about the value of aquatic life. In 2009, the Authority of Sharjah Museums agreed to expand the aquarium area by creating a marine nature reserve. The place has been working for the last ten years to provide a healthy environment for aquatic animals. Their mission includes the development of an optimal habitat to expand coral reefs while raising awareness of the severity and the effects of marine contamination. Sharjah Aquarium strives to protect and conserve the aquatic ecosystem with the aid of experts and volunteers.
The developers want to represent the different marine creatures living in the water. It is a fascinating world with almost 100 insane animals, including clownfish, tasty seahorses, murmur ants, sea rays, and sharks. It’s also a marvelous world from where you can look at the splendor of sea life in the rocks and coral reefs, in the lagoons and mangroves of all sizes. It has a recovery program for turtles, where the husbandry team captures and receives all the injured sea turtles, and after rehabilitating them, they are again released into the seawater.
Sharjah Aquarium Highlights
- The Aquarium stands as a prominent example of continuous and dedicated efforts to protect the oceans and preserve marine biodiversity through its numerous initiatives and achievements.
- Rashid Al Shamsi, Curator of Sharjah Aquarium, emphasised that the aquarium plays a pivotal role in promoting education and environmental awareness.
- Throughout the year, it offers various educational programmes targeting all age groups, from students to researchers and the general public
- These programmes include educational tours and interactive workshops that focus on the importance of the marine environment and the necessity of preserving it and its biodiversity.
- These efforts play a crucial role in preserving natural resources for future generations.
