Deep Sea World facts for kids
Underwater tunnel at Deep Sea World
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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 super cool aquarium located in the village of North Queensferry, in Fife, Scotland. It's famous for its amazing collection of large sand tiger sharks, which are also known as ragged tooth sharks. You can also see many other types of sharks and sea creatures here!
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Discover Deep Sea World
Deep Sea World first opened its doors on 9 April 1993. It was built in an old quarry area right under the famous Forth Rail Bridge. This awesome aquarium is owned and run by the Spanish company Aspro Ocio Group. They also manage other aquariums in Europe, like the Blue Planet Aquarium in England.
Amazing Exhibits
One of the most exciting parts of Deep Sea World is its incredible underwater tunnel.
The Underwater Tunnel
This transparent tunnel is 112 m (367 ft) long, making it one of the longest of its kind in the world! It's made from a thick, clear material called acrylic. When you look through the tunnel, the sea creatures might look a bit smaller than they really are. This is because of the way the thick acrylic bends the light.
The huge tank that holds the tunnel is filled with 1,000,000 imperial gallons (4,500,000 L; 1,200,000 US gal) of sea water. This water is pumped in directly from the nearby River Forth. The water is usually around 14 °C (57 °F), which is quite cool. Because of this, most of the animals you see in the tunnel are from around Britain.
Meet the Sharks
Even though sand tiger sharks usually live in warmer places like Florida or South Africa, the ones at Deep Sea World have adapted really well to the cooler water. The lower temperature just means they move a little slower, but they are still very active and fun to watch!
Other Sea Creatures
Besides the main tunnel, Deep Sea World has lots of other tanks and rock pools. These are home to many different kinds of exotic fish and other fascinating sea animals. You can explore and discover creatures from all over the ocean!
Seal Rescue Centre
In 2005, the aquarium opened a special seal enclosure. This area is home to the aquarium's own seals. It also helps injured seals that have been rescued by the SSPCA. The SSPCA is an organization that helps animals in need. It's a great way for Deep Sea World to help protect marine life!
