CMFRI’s Sagarika aquarium at Keralam’s Vizhinjam turns 30
The Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium in Vizhinjam is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The facility houses 83 species of marine life and serves as a key center for public education and marine conservation.
Why it matters
The aquarium plays a significant role in public engagement with marine biodiversity and environmental education in the region.
The Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) regional centre, Vizhinjam, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Established in August 1996, Sagarika is home to 83 species of marine organisms and has grown into a popular centre for marine research, education, and conservation.
Colourful ornamental fishes are among its major attractions. Visitors to the aquarium can also see 35 types of bony fish such as clownfish, damselfish, surgeonfish, squirrelfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish. Sharks and rays, sea anemones, sea urchins, marine shrimps, crabs, lobsters, and a variety of other fascinating marine life such as turtles, plants, and seaweed can also be seen at the centre.
By bringing the wonders of the underwater world closer to the public, Sagarika offers visitors an opportunity to observe marine organisms at close quarters and understand the diversity of life beneath the waves.
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