Fisheries Museum (Aquarium)

The Fisheries Aquarium, also known as Aquarium, is located adjacent to the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex. It exhibits species of marine life endemic to the islands and found in the Indo-Pacific and the Bay of Bengal. Initially a museum, it was converted to an Aquarium which now houses over 350 different species of marine life. The unique Fisheries Museum has a huge variety of sea shells ranging from small to large to massive sized shells. The aquarium also has display of live animals such as huge table corals, crabs, sharks and starfish stored behind huge glass walls. The skeleton of a sperm whale, known for being the largest toothed whale, and life size display of dolphin and saw fish are some of the interesting sights you could take in at the museum.

The Fisheries Museum offers a great learning opportunity for all who are interested in the different forms of marine life living or endemic or endangered. It is a great opportunity to learn about the habitats of marine life and also discover that how unique Andamans is from many of its counterparts. The Museum remains closed on Mondays, Public Holidays and Second Saturdays.