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
Learn More… We are delighted to let you know that the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme in Co. Clare and Co. Galway for 2024-2025 is now open. Due to demand, we ask interested schools and teachers to complete the online booking form. The closing date for the first round of applications is September 15th. A
The Great Aviva Road Trip Over the summer, we are delighted to welcome the Riddett family to Galway Atlantaquaria as part of the family-friendly Great Aviva Road Trip. We are hosting the Riddett family for a fun-filled day out, and loved taking part in the fantastic road trip around the Emerald Isle. During the visit
What role can aquariums play to help develop young people’s cognitive skills? by Alexia Ponce Having a toddler or a child, I can only imagine it to be a complex stage. They are at their peak of development, every milestone achieved helps them with their learning and understanding, speech, and movement (Morin, 2010). To sum
Waterfall, See Water Differently As we continue our journey to See Water Differently, we took in some amazing waterfalls in Galway and Mayo. This exploration and rediscovery of freshwater, was really special and we learned so much about the specific role they play in ensuring our rivers stay alive. This journey took a whole day
Canal Story, See Water Differently As we continue our journey to See Water Differently, we took a gentle stroll along the Canal.Here are some of the things we learned and experienced. The Eglinton Canal was constructed between 1850 and 1852 for three purposes. The first and most well known was to connect Lough Corrib to
Learning more about Galway Rivers, Canals, & Waterfalls Project inspired by the ‘See Water Differently’ Campaign #WaterWiseEU Over the last few months, Galway Atlantaquaria has truly embraced the EU WaterWise Campaign to become a freshwater ambassador. One of the Campaign messages proposed a simple yet profound question: WHAT IF WE SAW WATER DIFFERENTLY? The Aquarium
Internships & Experiences Galway Part 2 By Lisa Arndt & Paula Baumeyer Every year, the Aquarium welcomes international students for internships. During their time here, they learn English, immerse themselves in the local culture, and gain valuable work experience. This year, we decided to enhance their experience by giving them a camera and asking them
Internships & Experiences Galway By Lisa Arndt & Paula Baumeyer Every year, the Aquarium welcomes international students for internships. During their time here, they learn English, immerse themselves in the local culture, and gain valuable work experience. This year, we decided to enhance their experience by giving them a camera and asking them to capture
JUNE Rockpool Report Biodiversity In The Pools, Grattan Beach, Galway. While we can expect to find similar species every month, June was quite special as it has thrown up some very interesting questions and mysteries! Mystery 1 So, while cleaning around some drift seaweed we found HUNDREDS of these species under the sand (one of