subject: An Up-close Encounter With Underwater Life At The National Marine Aquarium [print this page] The largest aquarium in United Kingdom and the deepest in Europe lives up to its name by providing its visitors live and absolutely mesmerizing encounters of shallow coastlines inhabitants to creatures roaming the unfathomable depths of the sea world. With 50 live exhibition areas that include viewing of UKs deepest pool of 2.5 million of gallons of water, the aquarium cannot fail to be as promising, as inspiring and as educative as it sounds.
In addition to the exhibition stalls, the National Marine Aquarium also possesses important facilities such as a caf, a lecture hall and a shop to purchase souvenirs etc. The aquarium affords viewing of the underwater world at different levels starting from the shallow coastline that brings back cherished memories spent in the exploring the beach in childhood. The Atlantic Reef will hold you spell bound with a large cinema like window bringing you face to face with the deep sea water of the south west coast which is frequented by Sea Bass, Pollack as well as 50 year old lobsters that lie hidden underneath their rocky shelters away from the spotlight.
From turtles to sharks belonging to 10 different families to everybodys favourite sea horses, there is the whole range of sea creatures whose amazing movements and habits will be a treat to watch. For those of you who need some adventure, the newly established Explorocean exhibit provides visitors with remotely operated vehicles facility to maneuver and race these ROVs using an underwater path. The aquarium is highly informative and is indeed an extremely enriching academic experience for scholars and for this reason school children are encouraged in here.
Located in Plymouth, the National Marine Aquarium is situated in Coxside adjoining Barbican harbor. Within walking distance of the harbor there is the renowned Copthorne Hotel Plymouth that is a fabulous choice to stay when visiting the aquarium. The range of accommodation at Plymouth is highly commendable and finding a hotel in Plymouth Devon to suit ones taste or convenience is not a difficult task. For holidaymakers and business travelers a Plymouth hotel like the Copthorne Hotel Plymouth with its stylish rooms and suites coupled with additional luxuries is an ideal place to pamper themselves indoors.
