About Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium

Since 1998, the Atlanterhavsparken Foundation has been one of Northern Europe's largest and most unique saltwater aquariums. In 2021, we also established Norway's first science centre with a marine profile. A visit to the aquarium and science centre gives young and old alike a genuine, engaging and educational experience through participation, wonder and interactive activities. Get up close and personal with life under the ocean in our spectacular showcase for the Norwegian coast and the Atlantic Ocean.

Along the Norwegian coast

The aquarium is an architectural gem, located in the middle of the spectacular nature at Tueneset, 3 km from Ålesund city center. Overlooking the open sea, the rich fishing grounds and the deep Norwegian fjords, here you can observe, experience and learn about marine life as nature intended. Every day, we provide real experiences in real surroundings to our more than 200,000 annual visitors.

Our goal is for your visit to Atlanterhavsparken to be as real, exciting, engaging and educational as possible. Welcome to our site!

Aim

Our purpose as a foundation is "To operate a public aquarium with associated natural facilities in Ålesund, in order to disseminate knowledge about - and create interest in - marine life. As well as illustrate the connection between marine resources and marine-based value creation, and together with other institutions conduct research related to marine life".

Goals and vision

We aim to be a world-leading source of insight into marine life along the Norwegian coast in particular, natural characteristics and the effects of human activity.

motto

We are the voice of the sea.

Verdier

Genuine, committed, knowledgeable and proud.

Methodology

Our method is knowledge, through entertainment and vice versa. The magic of the encounter with nature should be a source of good experiences, hope, attitudes and not least actions for the benefit of nature. We will make the inaccessible accessible.

Triple bottom line

The planet, people and a good economy. We put the planet first and foremost. Our purpose stands firm. We're not just a source of knowledge about marine life, we want to make sure that the animals under our human care have the best possible life. Our animals and fish get unfiltered water straight from the sea outside, and as much as 21,000 liters of water are pumped in every minute. The people who work here have a high level of expertise in various fields, to safeguard animal welfare, but also to ensure that the knowledge transfer to our guests is as good as possible. We place the same high demands on our partners and suppliers as we do on ourselves. Good financial sustainability is also key. This allows us to ensure that we carry out our social mission in a good way and are visible and significant.

Direction and result

Atlanterhavsparken shall have clear goals, direction and a result-oriented organization that sets goals, measures and follows up the results of its own work and framework conditions.

Certifications/reporting

Atlanterhavsparken is miljøfyrtårn, you can read more about it here.
Atlanterhavsparken works actively with gender equality and against discrimination in accordance with the activity and reporting obligation. You can read the report here.

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