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Celebrations to mark World Ocean Day at the Galway Atlantaquaria
drew over 1,500 people on Sunday 8 June, raising awareness
of the role of the oceans in climate change, while giving
families a fun day out in the fascinating world of the underwater.
Organised by Galway Atlantaquaria and the Marine
Institute - with support from Failte Ireland/West - the
event featured Bjorn the Polar Bear, accurate reconstructions
of Antarctic Exploration, displays of SCUBA diving in the
Atlantaquaria’s deep ocean tank and cartoon classes with a
fishy theme.
The event was opened by RTE’s Marine Correspondent, Mr. Tom
McSweeney.
Galway Atlantaquaria and the Marine Institute would like
to thank everyone who made the day possible - including all
the sponsors and exhibitors (especially Bjorn the Bear, his
handler and the gentlemen demonstrating historic polar exploration
gear), Discover Ireland/West, the management and staff of
Schooners restaurant, Fáilte Ireland and the Air Corp
air-sea rescue helicopter crew, who were called away on urgent
business over the weekend.
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