The aquarium attached to Helgolands’ Biological research station (Biologischen Anstalt Helgoland- BAH) operates as a research, teaching and display aquarium, offering visitors an exciting insight into the underwater world of the North Sea. Numerous animals and plants can be found in nineteen large display tanks, all of which mimic the organisms’ natural habitat, thus, giving a fascinating insight into the diversity of forms and behaviour. A special attraction is the arena tank with rays, sharks and one of the last north-sea sturgeons. The rare blue Helgoland lobster can also be seen in the “Helgoland display tank”, which contains over 11, 000 litres of seawater. Furthermore immigrants from warmer regions can also be observed, such as striped red mullets or european seabass.
The greatest asset of the aquarium is that it closely mimics natural conditions. The aquarium tanks are continuously filled with fresh North Sea water, through an elaborate pump and filter system. In this way any build-up of metabolic waste materials that may cause pollution in the tanks can be avoided, and the water quality therefore remains close to that of the surrounding North Sea. This is also true for temperature and salinity, which follow the normal cycles seen in the North Sea.
OPENING TIMES
April to October
Monday to Friday 10-17
Saturday and Sunday, public holidays 13-16
November to March
Visits on request.
ENTRANCE FEE
Adult passengers of FRS Helgoline: 3,00 €
Adults: 4,00 €
children: 2,00 € (16 and younger)
(Quelle: http://www.awi.de/de/institut/standorte/helgoland/aquarium/)
on the entrance fee for adults. Please show the ticket at the entrance.
