Deep Sea World facts for kids
Underwater tunnel at Deep Sea World (May 2004)
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| Date opened | 9 April 1993 |
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| Location | North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°00′30″N 3°23′27″W / 56.0082°N 3.3909°W |
| Volume of largest tank | 1,000,000 imp gal (4,500,000 L; 1,200,000 US gal) |
| Website | www.deepseaworld.com |
Deep Sea World is a fantastic aquarium located in the charming village of North Queensferry in Fife, Scotland. It's a place where you can explore the amazing underwater world! This aquarium is especially famous for its collection of large sand tiger sharks. These sharks are also known as ragged-toothed sharks or grey nurse sharks. You'll also find many other types of sharks and sea creatures here.
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Discovering Deep Sea World's Past
Deep Sea World first opened its doors on 9 April 1993. It was built in a really cool spot: an old quarry called Battery Quarry. This quarry is right below the famous Forth Rail Bridge! A company from Spain called the Aspro Ocio Group owns and runs Deep Sea World. They also manage other aquariums, like the Blue Planet Aquarium in England, and many more across Europe.
Amazing Exhibits to Explore
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One of the most exciting parts of Deep Sea World is its super long underwater tunnel. This transparent tunnel is made of strong acrylic and is about 112 meters (367 feet) long! It's one of the longest underwater tunnels in the whole world. When you walk through it, the thick acrylic makes the animals look a bit smaller, about one-third their actual size.
The Giant Main Tank
The huge tank that holds the tunnel is filled with 1 million imperial gallons of sea water. This water is pumped directly from the nearby River Forth! The water temperature is usually around 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit). It changes a little with the seasons. Because the water is cool, most of the animals living in this tank are from around Britain.
You might wonder about the sand tiger sharks, since they usually live in warmer places like Florida, USA, or South Africa. But don't worry, they adapt very well to the cooler water! The lower temperature just makes their bodies work a bit slower, which is perfectly fine for them.
Other Cool Creatures
Besides the main tank, Deep Sea World has many other tanks and rock pools. These are home to all sorts of interesting and colorful fish. You can also see other amazing sea animals from different parts of the world.
In 2005, the aquarium opened a special new home for seals. This enclosure houses seals that live there permanently. It also helps injured seals that have been rescued by the SSPCA (Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) get better before they can go back to the wild.
