One of the finest and most extensive collections of marine fauna in Europe. The Bergen Aquarium is located on the outermost point of Nordnes, with a delightful view over the approach to the port of Bergen. Seals and penguins playing in the large pools welcome visitors to the Aquarium that has as one of Europe’s largest collections of fish and invertebrates. One million liters of clean seawater are pumped up from depth of 130 meters, allowing as one of the few aquariums in the world to keep a shoal of herring. In addition, they have a number of 100.000 liter fresh water aquariums containing fish from all parts of the world.Here are waterfalls and nesting cliffs and presentation of parts Norwegian coastal culture. There are altogether 9 large and 42 smaller tanks, 3 outdoor pools with seals, penguins and carps.