AQUARIUM – MUSEUM:
A stroll along the seaside pedestrian walk, in the City of Rhodes, leads to the northernmost edge of the island. This is where the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes/Aquarium is located. Housed in a building of unique architectural style, the Aquarium is the ideal attraction for those wishing to get acquainted with the marine wealth of the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean sea.
The Aquarium has been fashioned in the form of an underwater sea cave. Sinuous corridors vested in limestone and artfully decorated with real sea-shells create a true underwater ambience, creating the feeling of dwelling under the sea.
RESEARCH – SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE – KNOW-HOW:
The mission of the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes consists in the development and transmission of scientific knowledge of the marine environment and its protection.
As such, the services of this station regularly embark on:
Research into matters covering the entire range of oceanography for the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Studies into endangered species, such as sea-turtles, cetaceous sea animals as well as certain endemic sweet-water fish.
Cooperation and joint missions with research and education institutions, both in Greece and internationally.
The hosting of scientific conferences and seminars on sea matters, to the purpose of transmission of scientific knowledge on the marine environment and its protection.
HISTORY:
The Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes was constructed at the Cape of the Windmills during 1934 – 1936. Developed on a design by the Italian Architect Armando Bernabiti, the premises have, since 1937, hosted the activities of the research unit. Its current name, "Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes" was given in 1963 and it is since that year that the Institute has embarked on this multi-faceted activity: an Aquarium – Museum as well as a Research Unit of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (H.C.M.A.). The Hellenic Ministry of Culture has officially declared the building as a Historic Heritage Monument.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – EDUCATION – SENSITISATION AND AWARENESS:
The Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes has been active in:
Salvaging, caring for and ultimately assisting endangered species and animals in distress
Dispensing education on sensible use of the marine environment
Providing specialised training to post-graduate students of foreign university institutions
Creating environmental awareness among school pupils
Sensitising a wider public on issues relevant to sea life and the need for its protection.
HYDROBIOLOGICAL STATION OF RHODES
Opening hours: daily
1.4. – 31.10.: 09:00 – 20:30
1.11. – 31.3.: 09:00 – 16:30
Cos Street, 85 100 Rhodes – Greece
Tel.: +30 22410 27308, Fax: +30 22410 78321
hsr@hcr-ncmr.gr
www.hcmr.gr
Click here to see photos from aquarium of Rhodes.
A stroll along the seaside pedestrian walk, in the City of Rhodes, leads to the northernmost edge of the island. This is where the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes/Aquarium is located. Housed in a building of unique architectural style, the Aquarium is the ideal attraction for those wishing to get acquainted with the marine wealth of the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean sea.
The Aquarium has been fashioned in the form of an underwater sea cave. Sinuous corridors vested in limestone and artfully decorated with real sea-shells create a true underwater ambience, creating the feeling of dwelling under the sea.
RESEARCH – SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE – KNOW-HOW:
The mission of the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes consists in the development and transmission of scientific knowledge of the marine environment and its protection.
As such, the services of this station regularly embark on:
Research into matters covering the entire range of oceanography for the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Studies into endangered species, such as sea-turtles, cetaceous sea animals as well as certain endemic sweet-water fish.
Cooperation and joint missions with research and education institutions, both in Greece and internationally.
The hosting of scientific conferences and seminars on sea matters, to the purpose of transmission of scientific knowledge on the marine environment and its protection.
HISTORY:
The Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes was constructed at the Cape of the Windmills during 1934 – 1936. Developed on a design by the Italian Architect Armando Bernabiti, the premises have, since 1937, hosted the activities of the research unit. Its current name, "Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes" was given in 1963 and it is since that year that the Institute has embarked on this multi-faceted activity: an Aquarium – Museum as well as a Research Unit of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (H.C.M.A.). The Hellenic Ministry of Culture has officially declared the building as a Historic Heritage Monument.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – EDUCATION – SENSITISATION AND AWARENESS:
The Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes has been active in:
Salvaging, caring for and ultimately assisting endangered species and animals in distress
Dispensing education on sensible use of the marine environment
Providing specialised training to post-graduate students of foreign university institutions
Creating environmental awareness among school pupils
Sensitising a wider public on issues relevant to sea life and the need for its protection.
HYDROBIOLOGICAL STATION OF RHODES
Opening hours: daily
1.4. – 31.10.: 09:00 – 20:30
1.11. – 31.3.: 09:00 – 16:30
Cos Street, 85 100 Rhodes – Greece
Tel.: +30 22410 27308, Fax: +30 22410 78321
hsr@hcr-ncmr.gr
www.hcmr.gr
Click here to see photos from aquarium of Rhodes.
