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AN ENC OUNTER
IN THE UNKNO WN SEA
IN THE BIGGEST
AQUARIUM IN EUROPE
Photo crédi t: A . Rosenfel d et A .S. Flament.
Créd it pho to : Jac ques & So phi e Rougeri e
Groups , E m pl oye e Cou n c il s, Commu nit ies
and To ur i s m Pro fe ss ion a l s 2019/2020
A RENDEZ-VOUS WITH THE
OCEAN!
BERLIN
North Sea
LONDON Plunge into the depths of the Ocean with Nausicaá in filled exhibitions: “Sailing the High Seas” and “Of
Boulogne-sur-Mer! Nausicaá is more than simply an Shores and Men”.
aquarium, it’s a one-of-a-kind centre for the discovery All the spaces were designed to bring you close to the
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KÖLN of the aquatic environment that’s simultaneously fun, animals for an original experience that will awaken
BRUSSELS At only 2 and a half hours educational, scientific, and essentially focused on the all your senses!
from Paris, L relationship between Man and the Sea.
ondon, and Brussels
The Channel Everything is in place so your visit to the largest
Its mission? aquarium in Europe will be a unique experience!
Big and young explorers get onboard for a day-long
expedition to conquer Planet Sea. Discover all its
secrets and treasures through two immersive and fun-
S U M M A RY
Organisation Commission
des Nations Unies
pour l’éducation,
océanographique
intergouvernementale I . Journey on the High Seas .................... P.6
la science et la culture
I I . Mankind and Shores....................... P.14
Since 1998, Nausicaá is recognised as a Since 2002, I I I . School groups............................. P.22
More information at www.nausicaa.co.uk/access Centre of Excellence for education on Nausicaá has been an active member
the aquatic environment by the UNESCO of the World Ocean Network, I V. Practical guide............................. P.24
Oceanographic Commission. which was set up on its initiative
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THIS YEAR, NAUSICAÁ PROMISES EVEN MORE 3
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of going backstage: Now 4 and a half
11 hours total visiting time 15
Explore the mystery of Live a first-ever experience
Malpelo Island, feed manta for an hour with
rays, meet the Nausicaá
caretakers, and more.
your group!
1. JOURNEY ON THE HIGH SEAS 2. MANKIND AND SHORES
1 The powerful Ocean 8 Under the Ocean - Tunnel 1 The world Ocean 12 The Coral jungle
2 The living Ocean 9 The undersea cave 2 Island Stories 13 Mankind and Shores forum
3 The kingdom of the sharks 10 The world of the Abyssal Zone 3 The diamond 14 Sea Lions’ tunnel
N E W F O R FA C I L I TAT I N G 4 A dive into the High Seas 11 The great Ocean show 4 A stop in the Mediterranean 15 Sea lion reserve
A N D E N H A N C I N G Y O U R V I S I T: 5 The Ocean at night 12 The High Seas forum 5 Voyages in the Northern seas 16 The pinnipeds
6 Open Sea travellers 13 Back to the surface 6 The californian tank 17 Touch tank
7 The Big Trench 14 Birth and life of a big tank 7 An Ocean for Mankind 18 At sea on board the Thalassa
8 Tropical Lagoon Bar (food area) 19 Beachside Bistrot (food area)
New A new application A newly designed 9 Mangrove swamp 20 The submerged forest
audio-guides for guiding your visit food service area 10 The coral reef 21 Ocean and Climate
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The underwater observatory 5
Sharks & Lagoon
JO U R N E Y O N T H E H I G H S E A S
AS BIG AS THE OCEAN
1. JO U R N E Y O N
Prepare to face the vastness of the Ocean exhibit, slip into the shoes of explorers
through the discovery of the High Seas who took off to explore the mysteries
exhibit. of the open seas.
THE HIGH SEAS
Whether you prefer the thrill of an 2 ADDITIONAL
With the largest aquarium in Europe, underwater tunnel or dreaming before HOURS OF
Nausicaá invites you to visit one of the the giant bay window, each step will VISIT
planet’s last remaining unexplored take you to a new breathtaking surprise.
territories. 22,000
animals
By way of an immersive scenography and
THE EXHIBIT “JOURNEY ON THE HIGH SEAS”
WAS INSPIRED BY MALPELO ISLAND OFF THE
10,000 M 3 water
COAST OF COLUMBIA. NAUSICAÁ PARTICIPATES in the big tank
IN THE PRESERVATION OF ITS RICH AND UNIQUE
BIODIVERSITY BY MAKING AN ANNUAL DONATION
TO THE MALPELO FOUNDATION.
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A N U N F O R G E T TA B L E
JO U R N E Y O N T H E H I G H S E A S
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such as grey reef sharks, several species of rays
AUGMEN
including the impressive manta ray with its
2.5 metre wingspan, schools of shimmery fish,
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and much more! DIVE WIT THANKS
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JO U R N E Y O N T H E H I G H S E A S
THE OCEAN SHOW!
UNIQUE
GET AN EYEFUL
IN EUROPE
in front of the bay window and discover the largest basin in
Europe. Find yourself as close as possible to underwater life
and take an immersive plunge into aquatic life!
The spectacular performance of Europe’s largest aquarium
unfolds before your eyes…
18 METRES BENEATH THE SEAS
Imagine going for a walk while being surrounded
by shark, manta rays and other majestic
creatures…
Discover an immersive tunnel which makes you
feel as if you were actually among these really
impressive creatures.
It’s a unique experience that lets you enjoy
the marvels of the Ocean to the full.
A tank with a capacity It took a whole month
of 10,000 m3 and a depth to fill the tank
A 5 METRES HIGH of 8 metres… that’s much
more than a drop
A N D 20 M E T R E S W I D E B AY in the ocean!
W I N D O W: T H E L A R G E S T
BASIN IN EUROPE!
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A FIRST-TIME U N F O R G E T TA B L E
G E T TO K N O W T H E
JO U R N E Y O N T H E H I G H S E A S
JO U R N E Y O N T H E H I G H S E A S
N A U S I CA Á B OA R D E R S
MEETING WITH EXPERIENCES!
A N D L E A R N E V E RY T H I N G
T H E R E I S TO K N O W O N
6.
T H E S E A W O R L D!
ANIMALS OF THE HIGH 6. G R O U P E R S
The giant grouper is one of
NAUSICAÁ WILL SURPRISE YOU DURING YOUR ENTIRE VISIT!
Each of our animations enables you to spend a remarkable moment
SEAS
the largest bony fish in the High speaking with the Nausicaá teams and discovering its animals!
5. S A R D I N E S Sea reefs. It can measure up to
AND MACKERELS 2.70 metres and weigh 300 kilos!
Schools of thousands of sardines
create synchronised movement
and seem to twirl with each change
of direction offering visitors a
fascinating performance! F E E D I N G T H E M A N TA R AY S
7. An emblematic animal of the High Seas,
1. these rays eat small shrimp. Come and view
7. J E L LY F I S H their feeding in front of the High Seas basin.
1. M A N TA R AY 2. E A G L E R AY S
Fascinating, slimy, dangerous, Experience a privileged moment before a
The manta ray is one of The ocellated eagle ray swims
elegant... does one really know host who will present in conjunction with a
the star fish at Nausicaá! by slowly extending its pectoral
the jellyfish? There are numerous caretaker. An event that’s not to be missed!
This new arrival resembles wings which gives an impression
surprises if you take a closer look.
a dancer when it unfurls it’s flying more than swimming.
its immense 2.5 metre
wingspan to be carried by
the current. D I V I N G I N M A L P E LO new
2. 5. Experience the thrill of diving in Malpelo live! G O B A C K S TA G E !
3. D E V I L M A N TA R AY S 4. S H A R K S I N C LU D I N G T H E 2 caretaker-divers will take you on a discovery of Spend an hour diving into the heart of life at
The devil manta ray looks GREY REEF SHARK the Malpelo Island ecosystem which was a strong Nausicaá with the behind-the-scenes visit!
a great deal like the manta Masters of the open sea, inspiration for the design of this new aquarium. A privileged experience as witness to the daily
All the species living in these sea bottoms
ray. Impressive, it makes approximately 450 different 22,000 N E W S P E C I E S will be unveiled!
encounter of the aquariologists and the fish
spectacular jumps above species of sharks populate all the of the High Seas.
water. world’s seas. Let the grey reef TO D I S C O V E R ! You’ll learn everything about the technical aspects
shark impress you! This large and technical feat of this 10,000 m3 basin.
hunter is bursting with energy and
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MANKIND AND SHORES
THE SEA IS THE FUTURE FOR MANKIND
2. M A N K I N D
Humans and the sea. It’s a love story that stretches the Mediterranean, the Tropics, the Californian
back through the ages, and we’re not ready for it coast and more…
to end yet! During this journey, you will gain an understanding
AND SHORES
of the impact of mankind and its activities on the
The Earth is home to a World Ocean with its shores and the Oceans.
mysteries, surprises and opportunities which never Learn about biodiversity, faraway ecosystems and
cease to amaze us every day. Set off on a grand the many things that the sea offers to Man - and
tour of the world’s seas through the North Sea, hence the need to protect it.
36,000 70
NOT TO BE MISSED animals aquariums in all
ISLAND STORIES
AND OCEAN
AND CLIMATE
DISPLAYS
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MANKIND AND SHORES
MANKIND AND SHORES
SET OFF ON A GRAND TOUR
OF THE WORLD’S SEAS
3 D’E
000 M
Through the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the
Tropics, the Californian coast and more… 36 000 sea, land 16
s
During this journey, you will gain an understanding and freshwater animal Learn about the sea
of the impact of mankind and its activities on the 0 medica
00lions’ UX l training
shores and the Oceans. 22 ANIMA
V E A UX
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D O ZEN
A F
Stroke the rays E C I E SO
Watch the feed D I CAL SP
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of the penguin g I N G
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T R AIN S DE ME
DESIGNED WITH FAMILIES IN MIND! LE S LION
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the Thal
a dozen species ...
MORE
AND MUCH
16 million explorers already captivated!
of sharks
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MANKIND AND SHORES
MANKIND AND SHORES
MEET
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K I N G O F T H E U N D E R W AT E R J U N G L E
MAKE A STOP
T H E E M B L E M AT I C IN THE TROPICAL
Don’t miss out on our visitors’ favourite show:
the sea lions’ medical training. The trainers present them
with different activities over the course of the day (3 daily
ANIMALS L AGOON
sessions). On the schedule: games and acrobatic jumps to
replicate their behaviour in the wild.
OF NAUSICAÁ A F E S T I VA L O F C O LO U R S
Nausicaá’s tropical lagoon will take you on a journey through
the coral reef and unveil a new wonder of nature at each
step of the way: clown fish, surgeon fish, ..., as many animals
FA C E O F F W I T H T H E S H A R K S essential to understanding how tropical ecosystems operate.
Observe the sharks during feeding!
The caretakers will explain how the sharks are fed and
what they eat. Surprisingly enough, the sharks are not the
most voracious of the Nausicaá animals.
ENTER THE TROPICAL FOREST
Populated with caimans and numerous
freshwater fish, the immerged forest will MARVEL BEFORE THE MANGROVE
allow you to learn more about these little ECOSYSTEM
known species and observe them up close The forest which borders the mangrove
dy,
meet spee in a preserved environment. harbours treasures such as the green
’s largest boarder iguana or the Madagascar day gecko.
Nausicaá
The spectacled caiman will impress you as it
can measure up to 2.5 metres!
18 19MANKIND AND SHORES
MANKIND AND SHORES
IT’S GETTING HOT NAUSICAÁ IS COMMITTED
IN HERE! N A U S I C A Á PA RT I C I PAT E S I N N U M E R O U S C O N S E R VAT I O N A C T I O N S , R E S E A R C H A C T I V I T I E S , A S W E L L A S E U R O P E A N I N T E R-
AQUARIUM REPRODUCTION PROGRAMMES FOR SEA ANIMALS…
D I S C O V E R O C E A N & C L I M AT E E X H I B I T I O N THE MR. GOODFISH PROGRAMME SANCCOB
Head for the shores of South Africa to meet our penguins from Mr. Goodfish is the union of 3 European (the Southern African foundation for the
the Cape as they roam around and bathe on their beach. aquariums including Nausicaá which aim Conservation of Coastal Birds)
Discover this funny creature whose population has declined to to create general public awareness for This association works for the preservation
than 80,000. The threats faced by the African penguin are the sustainable consumption of ocean and rehabilitation of oil-covered, wounded,
primarily linked to human activity: pollution, seashore tourism and products. An action for eating fish in a sick, or orphaned penguins. In order to build
construction, accidental fishing, and the overconsumption of fish 4D SHOW responsible manner! awareness with as many people as possible,
eaten by the penguins. Nausicaá makes it possible for visitors to
sponsor an African penguin and in so doing,
to contribute to this association’s actions.
Not to be m issed:
Sponsor an African penguin so it can be saved and returned to the Twenty or so penguins
were born
wild in partnership with SANCCOB, which works to conserve and at Nausicaá T H E M A L P E LO REEFSCAPERS MEGAPTERA
rehabilitate penguins. F O U N D AT I O N The “Reefscapers” Megaptera is a
This foundation programme consists French association
fights against illegal in reintroducing coral dedicated to the
fishing of sharks! To cuttings in order to observation,
do so, the foundation restore the floor of knowledge, and
endeavours to have the Maldives coral protection of sea
One penguin is saved
every month the species classified reefs which were mammals and the
thanks to donations
from visitors as endangered, to severely affected whale shark.
increase surveillance, by a bleaching
and to legislate for stricter punishment. phenomenon.
Because many small streams make large rivers, you too can support these different actions! Let’s act together!
20 When you buy your ticket on site or online, Nausicaá gives you the possibility of making a 1€ donation to support all of these actions! 21SCHOOL GROUPS
SCHOOL GROUPS
SCHOOL GROUPS T H E E D U C AT I O N
TEAM C O N TA C T U S F O R
A N D E D U C AT I O N A L R E S O U R C E S GUIDES YOU WITH: M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N !
Education Department:
+33 (0)3 21 30 99 83
education@nausicaa.fr
• O nline educational resources on our
specialised website TO BOOK
TEACHERS, ACTIVIT Y LEADERS, GROUP ORGANIZERS: Bookings:
(kits, teaching aids, …)
Themed Workshop Activities are organized by the Education Team. + 33 (0)3 21 30 99 89
Adapted from Key stage 1 to “A” Level, they complete the regular • E ducational workshops by appointment resa@nausicaa.fr
visit and focus on a particular subject. By participating in these for a more comprehensive visit
activities, children become more aware and have a greater respect
for the marine environment, whatever their age.
These suggestions incorporate
the Sustainable Development Objectives
of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
al resources are
Education sicaa.co.uk
online at www.nau
available
EXPLORE THE OCEAN W ORLD
E D U C AT I O N A L W O R K S H O P S A D A P T E D T O P U P I L S ’ A G E ( F R O M 6 T O 18 Y E A R S O L D ) :
Zo om Into Marine Life: To the r ythm of the tides: Organisation Commission
des Nations Unies océanographique
observe tiny fauna magnified thousands of times on a the sea is full of life! Let’s discover living animals from
N E W A C T I V I T I E S F O R 20 19 !
pour l’éducation, intergouvernementale
la science et la culture
wide screen, our seashore and their adaptation to the tide cycle,
Works hops to lear n about sharks or the
Calcul ate your ecological fo otprint: Zo om into marine biodiversity: abyss will be added to our catalogue.
thanks to a 20 question quiz, discover your ecological At the lab, pupils will observe tiny marine animals
footprint and your impact on climate change, through miscroscopes.They will discover shared charac-
22 teristics according to the classification of Living beings. 23D U R I N G Y O U R V I S I T TA K E A B R E A K
PRACTICAL GUIDE
PRACTICAL GUIDE
IN ONE OF OUR 3 FOOD SERVICE
PRACTICAL GUIDE
AREAS AND REL AX IN AN EXCEPTIONAL
SETTING!
> T H E C A LY P S O
N E W I N 2 01 9 The Calypso self-service restaurant welcomes you
O U R N E W A P P L I C AT I O N F O R S E L F - G U I D E D V I S I T S with a range of fresh sandwiches made on-site, a
It will guide you throughout your visit and supply practical information. salad bar, and local products. Find us in the hall for
a delicious break with ocean view.
OUR AUDIO-GUIDES
Available in several languages (French, English, German, and Dutch).
GUIDED VISITS
Learn everything about our animals. Choose the option that suits you best!
B E H I N D -T H E - S C E N E S
Go backstage for 1 hour and see what our aquariologist-caretakers do every day.
O R G A N I S E Y O U R C O M PA N Y ’ S C H R I S T M A S E V E N T AT N A U S I C A Á
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OUR GROUP OPTIONS > W E K N O W H O W T O W E LC O M E G R O U P S
• The Thurot parking area is made available by Nausicaá for buses
• O P T I O N 1: D I S C O V E R Y upon presentation of the reservation number.
2-hour / Guided Visit “Of Shores and Men” or “Sail the High Seas” • A drop-off point across from the CCI and a special no-queue
+ self-visit
window especially for groups.
• O P T I O N 2: A D AY T O L E A R N I T A L L > THE BEACHSIDE BISTROT > THE TROPICAL L AGOON BAR
4-hour / Guided Visit “Of Shores and Men” or “Sail the High Seas” > DISABLED ACCESS
Enjoy an ocean view while you savour This bar overlooks the lagoon and its coral reef.
+ lunch or snack break Access to the lifts from the square.
hot sandwiches, desserts, ice-cream and The perfect spot for dining and admiring the
+ self-visit Special signage.
refreshments. multi-coloured fish of the tropics!
Seats available throughout the visit.
• O P T I O N 3: B A C K S TA G E Wheelchairs can be loaned if booked in advance.
Self-visit + 1-hour Guided Visit backstage at Nausicaá Find us at the Mankind and Shores Find us at the Mankind and Shores exhibit level.
Go to www.nausicaa.co.uk to prepare your visit.
exhibit level.
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TA K E T I M E T O E X P L O R E
T H E B O U LO N N A I S R E G I O N
DO NOT MISS THE DELIGHTS OF THE REGION
In addition to Nausicaá, the Opal Coast offers plenty of delights
which are just waiting to be discovered! Follow the guide...
> F O R A W E E K- E N D
The Opal Coast is yours to discover.
Discover the seaside resorts that line its beaches,
try an introduction to sand yachting, or go on
a panoramic tour of the Boulonnais region.
With its coast and valleys, the region has more
surprises in store for you.
> F O R A D AY > M U S T- S E E S
Go for an invigorating walk on the big beaches • The big beaches of the Opal Coast:
of Boulogne-sur-Mer (or even a jog for more Boulogne, Wimereux, Hardelot, Le Portel, Equihen…
athletic visitors). Then head to the historic centre • Sand yachting
to discover the Basilica of Notre-Dame and
the fortified town and go for a walk along the > B O N U S AT T R A C T I O N S
ramparts. Finally, the ambience of the fishing port • Boulogne Castle / fortified town
will stimulate your appetite in time for dinner. • Basilica of Notre Dame
• Le Florelle pleasure boat
• Crypt
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