Aquasearch Aquarium
Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island

Admission Costs and Entry Information

07 4778 5096
aquainfo@aquasearch.net.au
www.aquasearch.net.au

Description

Aquasearch Aquarium is the only facility on Magnetic Island for viewing a marine display and is unique in that it features 26 year old cultured Tridacna gigas, the true giant clam, as a part of the biofiltration of this aquarium. The specimens from this cohort were spawned by Doctor Rick Braley during his PhD research. This species of clam is a threatened species listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, and also the largest bivalve shellfish ever to live in the fossil record.

The display also has many species of corals, anemones, reef fish, including the real Nemo and Dory. Aquasearch also has a wet laboratory for breeding of marine anemonefish and selected freshwater fish, and an airconditioned dry laboratory with microscopes and a live foods section. Full tours include the display, laboratories and a video in the breezeway of their home. They also offer short aquaculture training and consultancy work in aquaculture and marine biology.

Property Details

Facilities

• Public toilet
• Shaded Area
• Sheltered Area

Activities

• Animal Watching

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome.

How To Get There:
From the marina in Nelly Bay go along Sooning Street, turn right on Mandalay Avenue and follow it to the Magnetic International Resort. Elena Street is a left turn on Mandalay Avenue opposite the resort entrance. The Aquarium is 60 metres along Elena Street on the left just before the Gustav Creek Bridge.

Inclusions:
A full tour costs AUD10.00 per person for tour groups with a minimum of five people and maximum of 25 people. A special educational group tour for schools is AUD5.50 per peron.

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From
Adult	$3.00	01 Dec 11 - 31 Mar 12
Child (Aged 6-18)	$3.00	01 Dec 11 - 31 Mar 12
Child (Aged 0-5)	$1.00	01 Dec 11 - 31 Mar 12