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| Mundo Marino Aquarium | |
|---|---|
| Date opened | 1999 |
| Location | El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Colombia |
| No. of animals | 250–276 (approx.) |
| Major exhibits | Caribbean marine fauna, sharks, turtles, seahorses |
| Website | Official website |
For the oceanarium in Argentina, see Mundo Marino. For the nautical tourism company in Spain, see Mundo Marino (Spain).
Mundo Marino is a public aquarium and marine exhibition centre located in the seaside district of El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Colombia. It combines educational, scientific, and touristic functions under the commercial name *Mundo Marino*.
Overview
[edit]The aquarium was inaugurated in 1999 as the Fundación Museo del Mar Mundo Marino. It features 24 panoramic aquariums and a large exhibition pool ("megapiscina") designed to present the biodiversity of the Caribbean Sea.[1][2]
Educational and environmental role
[edit]Mundo Marino promotes educational programs for schools and visitors to raise awareness about marine ecosystems. It has partnered with local authorities such as the District Department of Environmental Sustainability (DADSA) for conservation projects,[3] and with the regional environmental authority CORPAMAG in initiatives such as the release of rehabilitated sea turtles.[4]
Founder
[edit]The project is linked to the legacy of Colombian naval officer and conservationist Francisco Ospina Navia, known as "El Capi", who promoted marine education and eco-tourism in the Caribbean region.[5][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mundo Marino, uno de los espacios destacados en el Día Mundial de los Museos". Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano (in Spanish). 18 May 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Santa Marta, ciudad de museos". El Informador (in Spanish). 18 May 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "DADSA y Mundo Marino unidos por el bienestar del humedal del Parque del Agua" (in Spanish). Alcaldía de Santa Marta. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "CORPAMAG y la Fundación Museo del Mar – Mundo Marino introducen 40 tortugas marinas" (in Spanish). Corpamag. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "El océano está de luto: Murió 'El Capi' Francisco Ospina Navia". El Informador (in Spanish). 12 December 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Murió Francisco Ospina Navia, fundador del Acuario del Rodadero". El Tiempo (in Spanish). 13 December 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
External links
[edit]Overview
[edit]The aquarium displays more than 250 species of marine fauna, including sharks, sea turtles, seahorses, and rays, distributed across panoramic tanks and so-called "mega aquariums".[1] It is designed as both a recreational attraction and an educational resource, offering guided tours for school groups and visitors to promote awareness of Caribbean biodiversity.[2]
Educational role
[edit]The aquarium contributes to marine education and awareness in the Colombian Caribbean, complementing other regional institutions such as the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum and the (INVEMAR). INVEMAR, based in Santa Marta, is a national research institute under the Ministry of Environment, focused on coastal and marine ecosystems.[3]
Facilities and activities
[edit]Mundo Marino features exhibition tanks replicating coastal and reef ecosystems of the Colombian Caribbean. It also offers educational programs and activities for conservation awareness.[4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Acuario Mundo Marino". Comisión Fílmica Colombia (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Acuario Mundo Marino". TripAdvisor (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras José Benito Vives de Andréis (INVEMAR)". Invemar.org.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Mundo Marino Admission Ticket". Viator. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Acuario Mundo Marino Santa Marta – Guía de viaje". Mochiliante (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
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