Check Out the Renovated Aquarium Experience at Stralsund 31 Tanks!
New Sea Museum Unveils Aquarium Tour Expansion, Offering 31 Aquariums for Public Viewing - Expanded marine life exhibit now available at the Maritime Museum, featuring 31 captivating basins
Get ready for an underwater adventure! The Sea Museum in the charming city of Stralsund has just unveiled its freshly transformed aquarium tour. Embrace the wonders of ocean life as Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) and local schoolchildren were the first to do upon its grand opening.
Join the excitement as divers grace the largest tank, "Caribbean Reef," greeting guests through a glass panel illuminated by flashlights during the unveiling ceremony. This spectacular tank stretches from surface to bottom, reflecting a true Caribbean reef complete with artificial corals stretching across three gallery levels, thanks to an eight-meter-high glass panel. Amazingly, this thick half-meter panel, hailing from Japan, weighs a whopping 60 tons in total[1].
Curious minds will be captivated by the 30 new and renovated tanks displaying coastal ecosystems from exotic destinations like the Fiji Islands, Australia, and California. Witness the vibrant kelp forest of the latter, inhabited by anemones and California horn sharks. Interestingly, these usually cooler waters are warmed within the Hawaii tanks to a balmy 25 degrees for the marine life’s comfort[2].
The Fiji Islands-like tank boasts a pristine white-sand landscape, providing a habitat for the museum's own spotted rays that have been bred in-house. End your journey by meeting Freda, Käthe, and Naila, the long-time resident sea turtles who have lived in the museum’s care for years. They have recently returned to their familiar space, resting after spending time in tanks at the Ozeaneum[1].
The renovation has received generous funding from both the federal and state governments, totaling a substantial 51 million euros[2]. The Sea Museum in the old town of Stralsund is the oldest site of the German Sea Museum, offering a unique focus on the wonders of tropical seas. The modernized part of the exhibition was initially opened in July 2024, followed by the grand opening of the updated aquarium in late April 2025.
In September, a final celebration is planned to mark the completion of this remarkable project. Minister President Schwesig highlighted the Sea Museum as a charming tourist and cultural attraction that draws visitors from near and far[2]. Delve into the mysteries of the deep and appreciate the beauty of ocean life at Stralsund 31 Tanks!
[1] "Newly Renovated Aquarium at Sea Museum Reopens to the Public." Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania News, 2025.
[2] "Stralsund 31 Tanks – New Aquarium Tour Opens at Sea Museum." Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Tourism Board, 2025.
- The Commission, following the grand opening of the updated aquarium in Stralsund, might consider submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the vast aquarium exhibits.
- As one delves into the mysteries of the deep at Stralsund 31 Tanks, one might reflect on the importance of home-and-garden lifestyle choices in reducing one's carbon footprint, considering the effort that goes into maintaining such a large and beautiful aquarium.
- In preparation for the final celebration of the completed aquarium project in Stralsund, local authorities could consider implementing measures to reduce plastic waste, given the numerous single-use meters used for testing water quality within the aquarium.
- Upon visiting the pristine white-sand landscape in the Fiji Islands-like tank at Stralsund 31 Tanks, one might contemplate the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems and the importance of protecting aquatic life, as called for in the proposed directive on the protection of workers from ionizing radiation.
