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Resorts World Clinches Two Guinness World Records

By Jasmin Chandler | 8 April 2014

"Resorts World Sentosa's S.E.A. Aquarium is now the official record holder of two Guinness World Records - it is the world's largest aquarium and has the world's largest acrylic panel in its Ocean Gallery.

The S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore houses more than 80,000 animals of over 800 species in 42.8 million litres of water.

The world's largest acrylic panel in the Ocean Gallery at the aquarium measures 36 metres wide by 8.3 metres tall and weighs more than 250,000 kg. Its surface area is equivalent to two rows of three double-decker buses stacked on top of one another.

Zoo Basel Ozeanium

By Jasmin Chandler | 8 April 2014

The result of the competition for this project in Basel Switzerland has been announced and the winners are Boltshauser Architekten AG in collaboration with Crossley Architects and Advanced Aquarium Technologies as aquarium specialist architects.

Boltshauser Architekten and Crossley Architects collaborative entry combined planning of the overall facility including planning for the visitor experience, and integration of life support systems, exhibit design, acrylic panel and tunnel design, as well as specialist aquarium environments.

Jackie Chan: Chinese Attitudes To Illegal Wildlife Products Are Changing

By Jasmin Chandler | 14 February 2014

"Chinese attitudes towards buying illegal wildlife products such as rhino horn and ivory are undergoing a "big change", according to Jackie Chan.

Marine Life Park Partners With Conservation International To Further Efforts In Regional Marine Conservation

By Jasmin Chandler | 10 January 2014

"Conservation International (CI) and Resorts World Sentosa’s Marine Life Park announced a new partnership today to allow collaboration on important marine issues in Singapore. The five-year partnership, the first for CI in Singapore will focus on conservation; marine mammal veterinary medicine; public education; the support of regional projects through joint conservation events and fundraising efforts.

The Sea of Dragon Oceanarium in Chengdu

By Jasmin Chandler | 2 April 2013

"This world class aquarium project gathers different expert teams around the world. The aquarium is jointly created by HongKong Dragon Group Limited, the famous Australian company which specifically engaged in international aquarium projects - Advanced Aquarium Technologies Limited, Australia's leading architectural design company – Crossley Architects Pty Ltd, and the world-known acrylic panel manufacturer – Nippura Co. Ltd.

New Aquarium Makes A Splash

By Jasmin Chandler | 13 March 2013

"With its 53 aquariums and seven million litres of salt and fresh water, Den Blå Planet, home to 540 different species of fish, marine animals, birds and even crocodiles, opened on Friday. As the largest aquarium in northern Europe, it is expected to attract 700,000 visitors a year, which would make it one of Denmark’s five most popular attractions.

Solar-Powered Aquarium Wins Design Competition

By Jasmin Chandler | 22 January 2013

"The winning concept for the Basel Zoo Aquarium’s design competition is a restrained structure that plays with space and volume—and runs partially on solar power.

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