SEA LIFE London Aquarium

　　   SEA LIFE London Aquarium is situated on the ground floor of County Hall on the South Bank of the River Thames. Opened in 1997, it is the largest and most spectacular aquarium in London, attracting one million visitors each year. The aquarium boasts a wide variety of marine life, featuring over 500 species and 14 themed zones, making it one of Europe’s largest aquariums.

　　   SEA LIFE London Aquarium is the perfect place to see sharks, with 12 different species from around the world—about 40 individuals in total—that won’t disappoint. Its standout feature is the robotic fish display. In 2005, Professor Huosheng Hu from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Essex, along with his Human Centred Robotics Group, designed and created robotic fish. Three of these eye-catching robotic fish were placed in the aquarium. These dazzling robotic fish “swim” in a specially designed tank, adorned with jewel-like scales, and move in an astonishingly lifelike manner.

　　   The aquarium’s robotic fish are truly a must-see and great fun. It’s impressive how beautifully and gracefully the robotic fish swim, and their extraordinary performance has been well received by visitors. Additionally, in May 2011, the aquarium opened a new penguin exhibit, featuring eight Gentoo penguins brought from Edinburgh Zoo, adding even more variety to the experience.

　　   Sea Life London Aquarium Must-visit reason: London’s largest aquarium Continent: Europe Country/Region: Britain Province/State: Greater London City: London