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About uShaka Sea World |
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uShaka Marine World incorporates a unique shipwreck-themed aquarium (one
of the five largest aquariums in the world), a 1 200-seater dolphin
stadium (the largest dolphinarium in Africa), a seal pool and penguin
rookery – and interactive activities in the dive tank, snorkel reef and
touch pool.
Explore the life size 1920s era cargo steamer run aground
between rocks and lagoons – the centrepiece of uShaka MARINE WORLD. Wind
your way below deck and become an intrepid explorer of shipwrecks in the
shark-infested waters of South Africa’s east coast. Look for unique sea
creatures and other treasures in the 1600s Spanish Galleon; make your
way carefully through the passenger steamer – the structural damage she
suffered twisted some of her part upside down… she could fall apart any
moment.
Come nose to snout with the star of “Jaws” with just a few
millimetres of glass between you as you traverse the wreckage of a 1970s
cargo ship.
See the one of the largest collection of sharks in the
southern hemisphere and wind your way – carefully – through the half a
kilometre of themed viewing tanks, past seven massive aquarium tanks and
25 smaller marine exhibits as you discover other dangers of the deep.
Touch a star fish or feel a sea cucumber in the touch pool at
the rocky shore. Swim with the sea creatures in the snorkel lagoon and
make your way to the shark tank, imagining a little nibble on your toes.
Take the plunge in the shark dive tank and be lowered in a protective
cage to meet the world’s most fearsome marine predators…
Be enchanted by the power and grace of the dolphins as they
enthral you with a combination of strength, gentleness and agility – and
don’t forget to watch them in action underwater at the specially
designed viewing windows. The seals will enthrall you with their antics
in a fun pantomime and a visit to uShaka Sea World is not complete
without popping in to the penguin rookery to say hello to the
best-dressed residents of uShaka MARINE WORLD.
Conservation and research:
uShaka Sea World is also home to the South African
Association for Marine Biological Research and its world-famous
Oceanographic Research Institute, playing an important role in marine
conservation. Special ‘behind the scenes’ tours are available - you will
be fascinated by the large pumps and reticulations systems used to feed
the salt water tanks as well as uShaka Sea World’s rehabilitation
programme for injured marine life.
uShaka Marine World is a proud partner with SAAMBR, the South
African Association for Marine Biological research our conservation arm.
Please Folks try and remember that every loose paper, cigarette or scrap
could fall into a POOL and could HARM the animals. Help us in conserving
these species and be proud to be doing the right thing. We thank you for
that.
Source: official web of
uShaka
Marine World (2010)
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