The NMA is the largest UK Aquarium, it is located in Plymouth. It's run by the @OceanCTrust a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean
Plymouth, UK
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Class 2 had a wonderful trip to @NMAPlymouth
Putting the 'wow' into our curriculum!
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
This is probably one of my favourites, taken @NMAPlymouth think it's pretty good as it's taken through glass! #pixel6
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We love going up to visit this stunning sight! The UK’s largest Seagrass nursery, ran by the amazing @OceanCTrust
#bluemeadows
Take a look inside the UK's largest seagrass nursery site!
We are using this ground-breaking facility to explore different techniques to enable large scale restoration of vitally important seagrass habitats!
Check out the video here: bit.ly/3AfdBMF
#BlueMeadows
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
It was fantastic to host the inspirational @hannahmills1988 at our Aquarium in Plymouth.
Hannah wanted to find out more about the seagrass work we’re working on ahead of the @SailGPGBR event here in Plymouth in a few weeks!
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
🌊🌊💙💙 thanks to the panel for highlighting the role of aquaria in supporting the #oceandecade Millions of people visit aquariums every year. Aquaria provide an often unique opportunity to connect with the Ocean and see a world that is inaccessible to many @NMAPlymouth
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Make a splash this Saturday! 💦🤿 With the weather looking good, why not take a dip with our Ocean Discovery Rangers? These sessions are perfect for anyone looking to try snorkelling for the first time or get some confidence in the water.
Find out more: national-aquarium.co.uk/even…
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Tutu dresses are encouraged!
Amazing photos Steph 💙
If you are ever near Plymouth go to @NMAPlymouth absolutely incredible!!
(If you can wear a tutu dress aswell that obviously makes it even better 🤣)
Absolutely brilliant day out; lunch,aquarium,gift shop then Plymouth harbour!
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
We’re off to @NMAPlymouth today!
I’m so excited 😆 Lil will love it!
The aquarium near us is really small with just local fish and stuff! So I think this place will amaze her 🥰
Early start ahead!
Happy Wednesday!!
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
Y1 enjoyed a trip to @NMAPlymouth today. They enjoyed watching the fish and learning about their habitats and characteristics. They even communicated with some divers! #KS1 #science #marinebiology
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Have you me Howie our Sand Tiger Shark yet?
While originally named Howard, after discovering that he was actually a she (oops!) we renamed her as Howie! 🦈
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
The @NMAPlymouth will feature in a new BBC Two series 'Secrets of the Aquarium', taking viewers behind the scenes of its stunning, world-class exhibits as the team tackle the challenges of keeping over 4,000 spectacular creatures happy and healthy. 🐟📺
visitplymouth.co.uk/visitor-…
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
Great work from the NMA and richly deserved.Plymouth can be very proud of this magnificent facility.It almost didn't happen but when community rises above profit it certainly can.
A huge well done to every single member of our team. From interns, and volunteers to staff and beyond!
This award is made possible by all of their efforts over the past two years.
Go team NMA!
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A huge well done to every single member of our team. From interns, and volunteers to staff and beyond!
This award is made possible by all of their efforts over the past two years.
Go team NMA!
The @NMAPlymouth collected their Devon Tourism Awards from #Plymouth's Tourist Information Centre today! Congratulations once again to Olly and the team on these awards. We're so lucky to have the UK's largest aquarium right in the heart of Britain's Ocean City! #VisitPlymouth
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A big thank you to @VisitDevon for sending us our beautiful 2022 Visit Devon Tourism awards!
We won gold in their large visitor attraction of the year category and bronze in their resilience and innovation category! 😊
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What a school trip!
Year 7 have taken in the wonders of the #underwater world at the @NMAPlymouth before coming up for air for a fun-filled afternoon at the #beach 🐠 #engageinspirechallenge
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National Marine Aquarium retweeted
If you’re ever at a loose end in #Plymouth, can I suggest a visit to the @NMAPlymouth? Absolutely awesome place!
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Happy #InternationalDayofYoga! 🧘
Yoga is a great way to relax and unwind after a long day, especially with our Yoga at the Aquarium sessions!
We still have a few spaces tonight for our Ashtanga Yoga at the Aquarium session, so why not join us?
Book now: bit.ly/NMAyoga
Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing Dads out there!
Here at the Aquarium we have our very own Super-Dad, the Broad-nosed pipefish!
After mating, Broad-nosed pipefish dads become ‘pregnant’ in their brood pouches, where they protect and care for their embryos until birth! 🥺
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We've all got that one friend...
Have you met our new Sexy shrimp yet?
(Yes, that's their actual name!)
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BBC Two announce #SecretsOfTheAquarium, a series going behind the scenes at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. More details:
tvzoneuk.com/post/bbc2-marin…
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