Let’s Explore Your Shore, Galway Style If you are interested in championing Biodiversity, then becoming an Explore Your Shore Champion is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and do something great for science! There is no better exercise than walking along the canals, rivers, forests, and beaches searching for biodiversity and marine Bio-indicators. After a
Introduction For over 25 years Galway Atlantaquaria has been delivering a host of unique marine education workshops by the beautiful ‘Outdoor Classroom’ we call the seashore. Working with groups of all ages and abilities, we have delivered workshops on Marine Litter and fun and engaging activities like Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. We depend
Thinking of visiting Ireland in 2025, have a look at what’s on in Galway? Let’s Visit Galway Galway is Great, Let’s Go Visit Galway is a vibrant city, famous for music, the arts, and festivals. Time after time people will always comment on the welcome and friendliness of the locals. In this series of blogs, we
Thinking of visiting Ireland in 2025? Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium If you plan a 2025 trip to Ireland and wish to discover the marine life and stories of Ireland’s connection to water, allow us to present Galway Atlantaquaria. Galway is known as the Marine Capital of Ireland and is well known for
Recording The Biodiversity found along our shores The Best of Rockpool Biodiversity In 2024, Galway Aquarium visited the Rockpools of Grattan Beach every month to record the wonderful biodiversityfound amongst the rocks and seaweeds. All this work is a HUGE part of Citizen Science, and all the species were recorded to The National Biodiversity Data
Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, is located in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay along the Wild Atlantic Way. We are caretakers of hundreds of native animals from our rivers, lakes, canals and oceans. We could not do this work without the support of our Directors Liam & Maureen Twomey, our Visitors, Volunteers, Aquarium Members,
Christmas In The Aquarium CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Christmas in the Aquarium is a place where family and friends can get together during the Christmas Holidays and spend some quality time with each other. Our Aquarium offers our visitors a truly unique experience, where they can get really close to our native marine life and listen
Showcasing Biodiversity and Dune Restoration in Galway Reflections on this project’s second year of implementation on Grattan Beach, Salthill Sand Fence Installation, 13th April, 2024. On a blustery and cold morning, Galway City Council installed the (Chestnut) Sand Fences on Grattan Beach, Salthill. The task is very difficult, as the fences have to be unspooled,
Wildlife Art Representing Pressures and Providing Education New Aquarium Window Exhibition Wildlife encounters a wide range of pressures in their natural environments. The pressures faced by some of our seabirds are the subject of the WARPPEd project currently on display at Galway Atlantaquaria. WARPPEd is all about showing the amazing variety of life in the
A Marine Litter Breakdown Game In this game, you’ll be tasked with guessing or learning how long everyday items take to decompose in nature. It’s a fun way to raise awareness about waste and its impact on the planet, particularly the oceans. The Game can be played in many ways, in the classroom, or on