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Let’s Talk Water
We are on a mission to promote ocean and water literacy and, in this view, we are starting a new series of events called “Let’s Talk Water”, Join us for the upcoming talk, link for booking below.
DATES: March 27, April 24, May 22
Let’s Meet Our SPEAKERS
Dr Luca Mirimin is a lecturer in aquatic ecology at the Atlantic Technological University, and he will tell us how he can study what lives in the ocean simply by collecting a sample of water… A sort of wildlife Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) called environmental DNA (eDNA).
Jennifer Cunningham is Project Manager for Corrib Beo, and she will share the work the organisation is carrying on to promote the best interests and future of the Corrib lake by engaging with local communities capacity for better freshwater governance.
Dr Siobhán Keenan Fitzgerald is the Principal of Eglish Primary School, and she writes poetry as a hobby. Always deeply inspired by water, especially the sea, during her talk Siobhán will share two of her poems to describe the topic of the inspiring nature of water.
‘Let’s Talk Water’ at Galway Atlantaquaria is a series of FREE monthly events aimed at promoting stories of connection with water from across Ireland! Every Thursday night we will have three fantastic speakers sharing all types of stories, from academic research to arts and community projects concerning our ocean, lakes, rivers, canals, and transitional waters. Join us for a cuppa in the aquarium from 6.30 pm, and stay to listen to three engaging and very different talks all about water from 7 pm.
Quiet At The Aquarium
Special event* at the Aquarium.
For families & Autistic people and those with sensory needs.
Enjoy the Aquarium without distractions noises, splashes, and talks.
TIMES – Typically after the Aquarium closes. DATES- Subject to Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Booking Link for next event – TBC
*Limited Availability.
Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s Largest Native Species Aquarium.
Welcome to Galway Atlantaquaria, a Multi-Award-Winning Attraction, located in the Heart of Salthill, on the shores of Galway Bay, the Blue Heart of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Our Aquarium cares for over 100 Native Aquatic Species from Ireland’s Lakes, Rivers, and Ocean. Our Exhibits open up the ‘Often Invisible’ World of Aquatic Life that surrounds our shores.
Key features of the Aquarium include.
- Species native to Ireland.
- Exhibits that are unique to Ireland’s fishing heritage.
- Education & Conservation exhibits combined with Ocean Literacy.
Other exhibits include the museum-quality Bearna Log Boat, which is over 5 thousand years old, a Huge 60 ft (18 m) Fin Whale Skeleton, and naturally, a Galway Hooker traditional sailing boat.
Galway Atlantaquaria’s Visitor Engagement Team are CREW trained, and are a part of Fáilte Ireland’s Local Experts, and Key Account programs.
Being both a BIAZA and an EAZA Aquarium, our ethos is on Animal Welfare, Education, and of course, Sustainability/Conservation.
Would you like a really unique venue for events, icebreakers or VIPs?
The Aquarium can offer a really interesting venue as part of your plans for launching Campaigns.
We have more information and if interested please call or email the Aquarium.
