2.6 Million Gallons: Building The Largest Mega-Aquarium In Europe | Nausicaá

Sharks, caimans, tropical fish, sea lions… With its 35,000 seas creatures, Nausicaá attracts 600,000 visitors each year. But today, the aquarium is writing a new page in its history by becoming Europe’s biggest aquarium.

To meet this challenge, the engineers had to build a giant tank, as large as four Olympic swimming pools, and to develop a unique water filtration system, a world first. Each stage of the construction was a technical feat, including welcoming more than 22,000 additional animals, and hammerhead sharks.

From the structure’s architecture to the logistics of breeding thousands of species and bringing in hundreds more from all over the world, this film takes us on an immersive journey into this exceptional project.
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[asawhite]

I wish more info was given on the filtration system and water changes etc, rather than so much 'race against time' spiel to try and drum up jeopardy and tension. I really don't think viewers give a damn how much time the team have to do something. They just want to see how it is done.

[paultiongson]

As someone who studies architecture and is a die-hard fish-keeping hobbyist, this documentary is gold!

[Synthwave]

Absolutely fascinating. Incredible what you can achieve when you put smart, capable people together.

[mcc]

I am so impressed. I've now placed this aquarium in France on my bucket list 🇦🇺

[teeshark]

What an amazing feat... when you realize the aquarium can be self supporting for 7 weeks in case of oil spills or other natural and unnatural disasters. They left nothing to chance...

[turo_no_bull]

All the water in the aquarium is fully filtered in less than 4 hours?!?! That's probably the most impressive part. It takes me about the same time to do water changes in my tanks 😅

[roxanneweichinger]

What an impressive aquarium, thanks for sharing this video!

[VuNguyen-mhoo]

A big salute to all the minds working behind this massive project. Simply incredible.

[greggf.]

I was able to do a behind the scenes tour at the Georgia Aquarium. It was truly impressive seeing the 6 million gallon tank in person from the top, its like an indoor lake.

[davereid-daly]

Outstanding engineering and team work !!!!

[kaelthunderhoof]

"The equivalent of for Olympic size swimming pool"

Me who doesn't have a slightest idea what's the size of those pools are:
**Nods vigorously*

[kevinm]

Hats off to everyone involved in this construction and maint of such a massive aquarium! Very impressive and vital to the preservation and education of one of our planets largest resources!

[blue]

Uplifting. The smiles of the aquarists indicated their sense of achievement. It should bring smiles to many children's faces. Magnifique!

[VictorCharlesEvans]

Absolutely amazing what good will, intellect and skill can do!!!!
I take my hat off to all the wonderful people involved with this AMAZING I WILL DEFINITELY BE VISITING THIS AMAZING AQUARIUM!!!

[mogsy]

I visited this aquarium quite a few years ago now on a school trip to France. Many of the saltwater species are all in water straight from the sea I believe? It’s one of the best aquariums I’ve ever visited and looks like it’s gotten even better since

[markrainford]

Thank you for building it so close to Britain. It is literally a day trip. On a sad note, the last time I saw a Hammerhead up close, it was being shot with a pistol by the skipper of a pleasure fishing boat in Florida.

[Billdijk]

I have been to Nausicaä, it was mesmerising! If you're landing in Calais or in the general area I strongly suggest visiting. At only 30 minutes away from Calais by car the detour and visit is very worth it!

[sora]

not to flex or anything but the Georgia Aquarium near my house is 3 times the size of the largest tank in this aquarium with 185 tons worth of acrylic viewing windows and 70 miles of piping needed in the building to keep it running, if you ever go to america or if you live nearby its a must see, its cool from an engineering standpoint and a marine biology standpoint

[mafkrimnra]

Awesome 😎 documentary I love it 😍 something new to learn about

[zHNGwE]

guys im not sure but i think this is the largest tank in europe