Explore The Oceanarium - The Abyss

An image of a Lion Fish within the Abyss

The vast majority of our seas and oceans remain virtually unexplored by man. Perpetual darkness, icy temperatures and the immense pressures involved in deep-sea exploration mean that it remains a truly undiscovered territory.

Scientists believe that more than 90% of the planet’s total available living space could be contained within the deep oceans and, with every additional journey to the bottom of the sea, strange new creatures are being discovered.

Some of the species you will find in our Abyss display are:

Creature Name Scientific Name
Flashlight fish Photoblepharon steinitzi
Japanese spider crab Macrocheira kaempferi
Nautilus Nautilus pompilius
North Pacific giant octopus Enteroctopus dofleini


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Oceanarium, the award winning Bournemouth Aquarium, is top of the list of where to go and what to do in Dorset. We are a fun, friendly, all weather attraction situated on the seafront, next to the pier. The Oceanarium is home to thousands of sea life creatures and welcomes families, schools, educational trips, group bookings and is a unique private hire venue. It provides disabled wheelchair access and is pushchair friendly. Bournemouth is one the largest tourist destinations on the south coast of England. Visit the Oceanarium for a great day trip out for all the family.