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Scan Magazine | Attraction of the Month | Denmark
a squid change colour in a matter of seconds, transforming right in front of your eyes, it just hits you how profoundly weird the world really is. And isn’t that marvelous? A summer sparkling with blue Den Blå Planet recently acquired something rather special: The sea otters Agnes and Mojoe. Apart from being cute and fun to watch, they also have an important story to share with the visitors. These magnificent marine mammals have long been endangered due to the popularity of their fur. Thanks to conservation efforts the numbers are now going up and Den Blå Planet is the only aquarium, along with one in Lissabon, that offers visitors a chance to see one. “This pair is just one out of many stories hidden in and around the sea. Agnes and Mojoe are simply charming to watch, people fall for them and get more eager to learn all about the issues facing their kind,” explains Jørgensen. But it’s not just sea otters that take the spotlight this summer. A number of exciting exhibitions are due to open, bringing the visitors even closer to the sea. How about putting yourself in a fish’s place? 'The Wall of Senses' is a fun way of exploring what it’s like to live in the water. Find out how a fish uses its senses and discover just how advanced marine species really are. Unlike us humans, they have more tools at their disposal when it comes to taking in their surroundings and the installation proves the point.
Photo: Jonathan Filskov
A future closer to the sea Den Blå Planet will continue to impress with glorious tales and action-packed stories, delivered by the very best in their field. Given their ideal location just at the sea, the aquarium is hoping to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers. “This summer we are building a water playground with a floating bridge that connects visitors to even more exciting activities. It’s our plan to offer sailing trips, fishing and diving. It will be great fun!” Promises Jørgensen, hoping that this summer will attract even more visitors to one of the most diverse aquarium’s in Europe.
Photo: Jens Wulff
For more information, please visit: www.denblaaplanet.dk
Issue 77 | June 2015 | 69