About Fisheries Museum
The Fisheries Museum in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) is a marine museum operated by the Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration. Located near the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex at Delanipur, it displays over 350 species of marine life found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including preserved fishes, corals, shells, and large specimens like sharks and sawfish.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact indoor museum with glass jars and display cases containing preserved marine specimens, coral and shell collections, and skeletal remains of large sea creatures. The setting is educational, with labelled exhibits explaining local marine biodiversity and fishing resources. The museum is located close to the waterfront and can be explored in a short walk-through of display halls.
Key highlights
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Collection of over 350 preserved marine species from Andaman and Nicobar waters
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Exhibits of corals, shells and molluscs native to the islands
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Preserved specimens of shark, sawfish and other large marine fauna
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Educational displays on marine biodiversity and fisheries of the islands
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Location adjacent to Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex