About Marine Aquarium and Museum, Kavaratti
The Marine Aquarium and Museum at Kavaratti is a fisheries museum and aquarium on Kavaratti Island, the capital of Lakshadweep, India. Established in 1983 by the Department of Fisheries, Lakshadweep Administration, it showcases the archipelago's rich marine biodiversity. It houses live ornamental fishes, corals and preserved specimens, serving as an educational and conservation centre for visitors to understand the coral atoll ecosystem.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact indoor facility with glass aquarium tanks displaying live tropical ornamental fishes, corals, and other reef fauna, along with preserved marine specimens, shells, and skeletal remains. The museum section provides informative displays on marine biodiversity and coral ecosystems of Lakshadweep. The setting is near the Kavaratti jetty and lagoon, with guided viewing of tanks and educational exhibits in a quiet, institutional environment.
Key highlights
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Live display of colourful tropical ornamental and reef fishes native to Lakshadweep waters
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Exhibits of corals, sea cucumbers, shells and preserved marine specimens
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Educational displays on coral atoll ecosystem and marine biodiversity
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Maintained by the Department of Fisheries, Lakshadweep Administration since 1983