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9th April 2008
Seal update April 08 - there are currently no seals in the seal sanctuary
more... Underwater world comes alive on latest animal stamps from the Royal Mail
1st February 2007
It’s time to peer under the waves and enter the watery world of the UK’s sea creatures on Royal Mail’s stunning Sea Life stamps.
The ten 1st Class stamps, on sale from 1 February, feature spectacular examples of underwater photography, brought together to produce a snapshot of life around the UK’s 11,000-mile coastline, including Northern Ireland’s 400-mile coastline.
more... Christmas Opening
20th December 2006
more... Wales adopt Seals
20th December 2006
The windy weather which Northern Ireland has witnessed of late has wreaked havoc for the seal population in and around our waters.
more... Camouflaging cuttlefish – possibly the coolest sea creature around!
31st October 2006
The strange and fascinating world of cuttlefish - the "Celestial sea creature".
more... ‘Seal Week’
31st October 2006
The Environmental Heritage Service and Exploris Aquarium bring you 'Seal Week'. An interactive fun week for schools and families to promote the valuable work undertaken by Exploris Staff, to the biodiversity of Strangford Lough through the rescue and rehabilitaion programme @ Exploris - The Northern Ireland Aqaurium + Seal Sanctuary.
more... Return to the Land Down Under
23rd June 2006
Exploris General Manager returns to homeland
more... Energy efficient Exploris hosts launch
3rd March 2006
Exploris aquarium in Portaferry was the venue chosen to launch a £59million Environment and Renewable Energy funding package by the Secretary of State, Peter Hain, MP.
more... Record Number of Seals in Exploris
16th February 2006
Exploris Currenlty hosts 18 Seals.
more... Shell out at Exploris this Spring
27th January 2006
From March 17th 2006 to Mid November2006, by popular demand, ON THE BEACH – UNDER THE SEA will be coming to take pride of place in the exhibition hall at Exploris – the Northern Ireland Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary. This exhibition, designed especially for children under ten, lets little ones discover the magical world hidden in and around the seashore. Through playful and imaginative games and activities, the exhibition stimulates children’s curiosity about the world around them.
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