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