Murmansk Oceanarium

Murmansk Oceanarium is not only an entertainment complex, but also the only scientific center in Europe to study the population of Arctic seals. Here work is carried out not only in the field of animal studies, but also in the field of environmental education and education, educational activities are carried out. The history of the aquarium began in 1996, when it opened its doors to visitors.

The modern Oceanarium today is an opportunity to learn more about the marine world of the Arctic, about Arctic marine mammals. Every year, thousands of residents of the Murmansk region and tourists from different parts of the country visit bright performances and enjoy communicating with its inhabitants. The main population of the aquarium is pinniped inhabitants of the sea depths. In Russia, there are 15 species of these animals, of which four can be seen in the Murmansk Oceanarium: rare gray seals listed in the Red Book, as well as a sea hare, a seal of the Button and a Greenland seal.

While visiting the aquarium, visitors can watch solo and group numbers performed by animals that demonstrate their acrobatic and artistic abilities, as well as get acquainted with an interesting laser film about Arctic mammals.