Kattegatcentret
| Date opened | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Location | Grenå, Denmark |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Land area | 5,800 m2 |
| Number of species | 250 |
| Volume of largest tank | 1,5 milllion litres |
| Memberships | EAZA, DAZA |
| Website | Kattegatcentret |
Kattegatcentret (The Kattegatcenter) is a public aquarium at the Kattegat in Grenå, Denmark.
The mission of The Kattegatcenter is to mediate knowledge about the sea to the general public, so more people are able to enjoy, understand and guard the seas. Since its opening in 1993, the aquarium has been visited by around 6 million people, with 12,000 schoolchildren and students participating in the centers schoolservice every year. The center was expanded in 2005 and now comprise 5,800 m2, with all constructions designed by Kjaer & Richter.[1]
The aquarium can present more than 250 species from around the world, from the native herring, wolffish and seals to tropical lionfish and coral fish and the ever present sharks. The animals are on display in large tanks in a variety of engaging ways. The largest tank of Oceanariet has a volume of 1,5 million litres and shows a native marine scene inspired by the Kattegat itself. It is possible to dive here for visitors. Another large tank is the tropical shark-tank of Hajtanken at 550,000 litres, equipped with a shark-tunnel. The smallest aquaria at The Kattegatcenter are 250 litre tanks.
The Kattegatcenter cooperates on a broad scale with politicians, businesspeople, scientists, institutions and organizations from all over the world. The center is a member of both EAZA and DAZA, two important zoo and aquarium organizations, and are currently working towards being self-sustaining with animals. They have a large breeding program with both native and tropical species.
In cooperation with Technical University of Denmark (DTU), The Kattegatcenter created AlgeCenter Danmark in 2011. It is a Danish center for research, innovation and mediation of information about algae. AlgeCenter Danmark has a growing facility for kelp right next to The Kattegatcenter. Every year, the international Nordic Seaweed Conference are held here.[2]
