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Things to do and see

Find out more through this list of websites, magazines, societies, public aquaria and courses.

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Websites

http://www.ourtreasures.org/page_2_2.asp
The website of Bolton aquarium. Explore a river, looking at different species of fish in their environments. Special thanks go to Pete Liptrot from Bolton Aquarium for his help with this site.

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/pond-dip/index.htm
This website is for children who have, or would like, a wildlife pond in their garden.

http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/
Information about the variety of wildlife found in and around British waterways.

http://www.mcsuk.org/
Website of the Marine Conservation Society in the UK. Find out how you can help to protect the marine environment and its wildlife.

http://www.virtualfishtank.com/main.html
Build your own fish and then set it free in this virtual fish tank. An interactive website developed by the Museum of Science, Boston.

http://www.mbayaq.org/
Take a closer look at the residents of California's Monterey Bay Aquarium through live webcasts. The site also features fun activities for children.

http://www.calacademy.org/aquarium/
A wide range of information from the Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/blueplanet/
A comprehensive and engaging website featuring detailed information from The Blue Planet series.

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Marine photography websites

Many of the photos on this website were purchased from the following websites. Why not take a closer look?

http://www.marinephoto.co.uk/

http://www.belowwater.com/

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

http://shop.uwphoto.no/

http://www.photomax.org.uk/

http://www.mjc70.co.uk/reef.htm

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Clubs and societies

The Federation of British Aquatic Societies
The Federation of British Aquatic Societies (FBAS) is one of the largest fishkeeping organisations in the UK. The Federation publishes the Fishkeepers' and Water Gardeners' Bulletin.

http://www.fbas.co.uk/
E-mail: webmaster@fbas.co.uk

British Marine Life Study Society
This wide-ranging site contains a wealth of information and resources for anyone interested in this topic. The society publishes Glaucus, a journal, which focuses on the marine life of the seas surrounding the British Isles.

British Marine Life Study Society
Glaucus House
14 Corbyn Crescent
Shoreham-by-Sea
Sussex
DW436 PLQ

http://www.glaucus.org.uk/
Tel: 01273 465423

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Magazines

Fishkeeping enthusiasts may find the following publications of interest.

Today's Fishkeeper
Water Gardener
Tropical Fish Hobbyist
Practical Fishkeeping

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Public aquaria

A new aquarium is being built at World Museum Liverpool as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded project Into the Future. The new aquarium should open to the public during 2005.

Listed below are details of a wide range of public aquaria across the UK.

Anglesey Sea Zoo
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Brynsiencyn
Isle of Anglesey
North Wales
LL61 6TQ

01248 430411
http://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/
 Blackpool Sea Life Centre
Golden Mile Promenade
Blackpool
FYI 5AA

Tel: 01253 6212508
http://www.sealife.co.uk/

Blue Planet Aquarium
Cheshire Oaks
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9LF

Tel: 0906 941 0088
http://www.blueplanetaquarium.com/

Blue Reef Aquarium
Grand Parade
Tynemouth
Tyne and Wear
WE30 4JS

Tel: 0191 258 1031
http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/

There are also Blue Reef Aquariums at Newquay and Portsmouth. Visit the website for further information.

Bolton Aquarium
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 15L
Lancs

Tel: 01204 532211
http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/

Bournemouth Oceanarium
Pier Approach
West Beach
Bournemouth
BH2 5AA

Tel: 01202 311 990
http://www.oceanarium.co.uk/

Bristol Zoo Aquarium
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton
Bristol
B58 3HA

Tel: 0117 974 7300
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

Chester Zoo Aquarium
Chester Zoo
Upton-by-Chester
Chester
CH2 1LH

Tel: 01244 380 280
http://www.chesterzoo.co.uk/

Deep Sea World
Battery Quarry
North Queensferry
Fife
KY11 1JR

Tel: 013873 411 411
http://www.deepseaworld.com/

London Aquarium
County Hall
Westminister Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB

020 7967 8000
http://www.londonaquarium.co.uk/

National Sea Life Centre
The Waters Edge
Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B1 2HL

Tel: 0121 633 4700
http://www.sealife.co.uk/

There are also Sea Life Centres at Blackpool, Brighton, Great Yarmouth, Scarborough and Weymouth. Visit the website for further information.

The National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk,
Coxside,
Plymouth,
PL4 0LF

Tel: 01752 600 301
http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/

Registered Charity Number. 1032491


Please note that admission charges may apply to these aquaria.

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Courses

A variety of oceanography and natural history courses are available across the UK. For details see Learn Direct and the Workers' Educational Association:

Learn Direct
Tel: 0800 100 900 (free from within the UK)
http://www.learndirect.co.uk/

Workers' Educational Association
http://www.wea.org.uk/

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