100 metres from the Basilique, visit forty-eight aquariums with over two hundred and fifty (250) small species of fish, amphibians and invertebrates. The Aquatic Study Centre of the BRUSSELS PUBLIC AQUARIUM leads you on a fantastic trip through warm seas and continents.

The Aquarium of the capital city gives you insight in a broad spectrum of environmental problems and all this in a building of only 1200 square meters:

de-forestation and the disappearance of certain fauna en flora ,
the destruction of biotopes (by the over-use of fertilizers, pesticides or insecticides...) ,
pollution by hydrocarbons and oil-slicks, spoiling the habitat and creatures via oils and pollution of the oceans,
the over-exploitation of raw materials (reduction of biodiversity),
fragility of the food chains ...

The Aquarium of Brussels, the Aquatic Study Centre is a permanent exhibition with attention given to:

observing,
understanding,
learning,
respecting,
Responsible behavior and actions.

Accessible for persons with reduced mobility.

More information: http://www.aquariologie.be/Index/Index_En/HTLM_En/Requests.html