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10:30 - 16:00, Saturday 3 March
Come and find out about the amazing marine life around our coast and the work of National Museums Northern Ireland’s marine biologists and their partners in Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
Investigate living marine creatures, learn about whales and dolphins, try on diving equipment, find out about marine biology careers and have a go at marine themed crafts.
The Northern Ireland Marine Task Force will be on hand to explain the forthcoming Northern Ireland Marine Bill.
Experts will be available to answer your marine life queries – feel free to bring specimens for identification.
Photographed above is Jennifer Jones, a diver with the NIEA and National Museums Northern Ireleand Scientific dive survey team. This photograph was taken on Shamrock Pinacle, six miles north west of Rathlin Island. Click image to enlarge.
Booking information:
- Admission to this event is free, booking in advance is not necessary
- Suitable for all the family.
- This event is taking place in the Learning Zone on the ground floor.
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