NAUSICAA

While all of us have visited a number of aquariums in many cities around the world, a visit to Nausicaa is a must for two reasons—first, it offers an experiential visit and not just seeing the marine life in glass windows with a placard mentioning its name. Second is the sustainability mission behind the project to educate people about managing the oceans so that its wealth is available to future generations. The facility stands by its motto of education which is visible right at the moment you enter, with interesting divisions of various types of sea animals. My guide told me that the basic idea of working behind Nausicaa is to explain how man’s relationship with the sea had been affecting the underwater life. There were different sections on marine life from various continents. Audio-video and experiential shows ensured that visitors like us knew what lay beneath the oceans and how we behaved with that world. Admire the fish, jellyfish, sea horses, penguins, octopus and other marine creatures and spend the entire day at this impressive facility. Do watch how they train sea lions for public shows. Currently, Nausicaa is on an expansion path and with a new aquarium opening up soon, it will become the largest in Europe by 2018.