Explore the oceans with the National Marine Aquarium

This summer the National Marine Aquarium will be offering boat trips from Shepherds Wharf to explore the famous Plymouth Sound. Visitors will join the aquarium’s team of marine biologists and ocean conservationists for a unique hands-on experience to discover the wonders of our oceans and learn more about its habitat and the animals which live in it. Plymouth Sound is one of Devon’s 19 special areas of conservation and is teeming with a wide variety of marine life, including: sea-grasses, kelp, mackerel, flatfish, rays and a species of shrimp found nowhere else on earth. Visitors will also be able to pull up lobster pots to explore the contents and work with the biologist to identify the different species.

The National Marine Aquarium is the nation’s largest public aquarium and independent conservation charity with the mission to connect people with our oceans. The boats trips will offer an opportunity to learn about the threats facing our native marine life, the ongoing work to look after our precious seas, and what can be done to help.

Afternoon trips (14:45 – 16:30) on 17 June; 14 & 29 July; 6,11 & 25 August

Morning trips (10:45 – 12:30) on 15 September, 13 October

Ticket prices: £15.00 adult, £10.00 child, under 3s go free! For more information visit www.national-aquarium.co.uk