Nausicaa reopens after annual monthly closure for cleaning and updates

After its annual closure period for maintenance and cleaning, NAUSICAA; France’s Premium Sea Life Centre has re-opened and as one of Europe’s largest aquariums, continues to raise awareness of the importance of human relations with the sea and the need to protect wildlife from loosing its natural habitat. It boasts an impressive collection of over 35,000 species, two café’s; ‘The Lagoon Tropical Bar’ and ‘The Port Bistro’, and the ‘Restaurant de Nausicaa’.

NAUSICAA has attracted over 12 million visitors since its launch in 1991 and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, many surprises will unfold throughout 2011, for instance an exhibit called ‘Islands’ is due to open in April. The display will focus on the importance of the preservation of many of the world’s islands in conserving animals and marine life. The exhibition will be hosted in partnership with the Small Islands Developing State Network (SIDSnet) with the aim of protecting indigenous island species and promoting sustainable development of costal environments.