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Sea Life Benalmadena is the stunning aquarium that opened on the Costa del Sol in 1995. It will celebrate its 30th birthday in 2025 after welcoming over 6,000,000 visitors.
The aquarium’s anniversary demonstrates its status as a top destination for leisure and tourist, driven by the aquarium’s commitment to marine conservation.
Sea Life Benalmadena’s over 2,000 marine species from the Red, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Seas as well as Amazon have fascinated visitors for the last 30 years. The aquarium has always had a mission to educate the public about the underwater world and raise awareness of the importance of global ocean protection.
Sea Life Benalmadena’s 30 years of innovation & evolution
The aquarium is constantly evolving to improve the visitor’s experience. A bioluminescent exhibition revealing species which generate their light, the redesigned stingray area, and Otter Temple are some of the recent additions. SeaScan, a mobile app that combines fun and interactive learning with the identification of species in real time. The newest innovation is a virtual-reality experience that immerses visitors into the ocean by engaging their all senses.
“We’ve grown alongside our visitors over the past 30 years, sharing our passion for ocean conservation,” said María Morondo, Marketing Director at Sea Life Benalmadena. “We are always innovating, with new species and events to make each visit unforgettable.”
Sea Life Benalmadena hosts a shark dinner
The aquarium fulfilled a childhood dream of one of its employees to mark the anniversary. Carlos Colombo is also turning 30 in 2025. The aquarium fulfilled his childhood dream by allowing him the opportunity to dive with sharks. Colombo has been a marine enthusiast for his entire life. He first visited the Aquarium as a kid with his parents. He joined Sea Life’s team 18 months back and recently, under the guidance of Conservation Director Michel Torres (who is also the director for the aquarium), swam in the sharks. Colombo stated that diving with sharks was a rare opportunity. “I feel extremely fortunate and grateful. “This unforgettable experience was the best gift that I could receive, and I have already had a shark’s jaw tattooed onto my arm as a reminder.”
Sea Life Benalmadena is successful because of a dynamic programme that’s designed for local and international tourists. The activities combine scientific education with entertainment and environmental awareness. The aquarium offers a variety of experiences to inspire and educate visitors. From playful otters and curious starfish to majestic sharks, and the beloved “Yellow Turtle”, the aquarium is a place to learn and explore the marine environment.
Sea Life Benalmadena continues to invite the public to join its mission of protecting the oceans for future generations as it celebrates 30 years of marine conservation and history.
