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"Knowing, understanding, managing and respecting the sea" are the key words at Marinarium.
At the end of the quay that runs along the Ville Close, just after the Marina, the Marinarium overlooks the sea. Created in 1859 by Professor Coste, the marine biology station of Concarneau is the oldest in the world. In 2019, it celebrated its 160th anniversary! Modernized in 2002, this structure is the property of the Museum of Natural History and attracts the greatest specialists in marine life. The research of the Concarneau station focuses more specifically on the impact of ocean acidification on the physiology of organisms, but also on the reproduction, dispersion and geographical distribution of all marine species. "Knowing, understanding, managing the sea and better respecting it" are the key words of the Marinarium. Open to the public, everything is explained in a simple, playful and pleasant way through animations, but also through regularly organized excursions. The importance of the oceans and their extraordinary biodiversity, the world of plankton, the immense wealth of the coastline, or the management of marine resources are illustrated by walls of images and aquariums. Let's also mention the educational room where the nursery is located... The space retracing the history of the station, the conference room and the store are freely accessible: a good way to discover the place. And every year there is a temporary exhibition, the next one is entitled Ocean, an unusual dive highlighting the harmful effects of human activity on the marine environment.
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Opening time and information on MARINARIUM
Closed in January. Open daily from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Low season: daily from 2pm to 6pm. High season: daily from 10am to 7pm. Free for children under 3. Adults: €8. Children (3 to 12 years): €6. American Express, Chèque Vacances. Tourism & Handicap label. Store.
Owner's Message
The Marinarium, showcase of the marine biology station, invites you to immerse yourself in marine life. As you explore the exhibition, you'll discover the importance of the oceans and their extraordinary biodiversity, the world of plankton, the immense wealth of the coastline, the protection and management of marine resources, and the aquariums of local flora and fauna, particularly the large 120,000-liter tank.
Access to the fish tanks will tell you all about the history of the station.
There are also a number of activities on offer:
- on the tour circuit (touch tank)
- in the educational area: discover the infinitely small through video-microscopy
- in the field: discover the coastline at low tide.
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Members' reviews on MARINARIUM
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Accueil très chaleureux et le prix reste correct pour une famille (24€ avec une réduction sur le musée de la pêche situé dans la ville close)
Super conférence sur les cétacés
Propose deux fois par semaine
Accessible pour tous
De plus l accueil n est vraiment pas terrible à par essayer de nous faire prendre une conférence payante qui a lieu dans la journée !!!! C est l argent l argent .... en plus personne de présent à la seule animation du musée !!!!
Si vous voulez voir un vrai aquarium c'est oceanopolis vous en aurez vraiment pour votre argent car une demi journée avec des animations mise en place et énormément d espèces et surtout des personnes agréables