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Pampering our sea creatures

The Aquarium's team of biologists and marine specialists are in charge of making sure that the animals live in the best conditions possible. Their tasks range from research on reproduction in seahorses and jellyfish to feeding and swimming with sharks. More information.

• A day at the Aquarium laboratory.

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Interview

"Our goal is for the Aquarium to generate excitement from the public"

Amalia Martínez de Murguía. Director of the Department of Biology.

Born in San Sebastián, environmental biologist and lover of marine life Amalia Martínez de Murguía saw her dream come true when she came to work at the Aquarium in 1993. Since that time she has headed the department in charge of providing ideal living conditions for the animals that inhabit the Aquarium. More information.

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Research

Studying the secrets of the sea

The primary activity of the Donostia-San Sebastián Aquarium is to maintain and display the various tanks for the pubic's enjoyment and education, and to encourage a better understanding of marine life. More information

• Jellyfish: the dance of the Aurelia aurita.

• Sea turtles: coming home.

• The nursehound: small but fierce.

• Seahorses: the mystery of paternity.

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Other news:

The Aquarium, Azti, the University of the Basque Country and the Southampton Oceanography Centre to sponsor European Master's degree programme in Marine Biology.

Water temperatures in the Bay of Biscay colder than in the 1950s and 60s

WWF/ADENA lists the great white shark among the ten species most likely to become extinct from international trade.

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