Paradip Marine Aquarium

Paradip Marine Aquarium is a small public aquarium located on Marine Drive near Nehru Bungalow in Paradip, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. Maintained by the Paradip Port Trust, it displays a collection of marine and freshwater fish species, including ornamental and local coastal varieties. It is notable as an educational and family-oriented attraction near Paradip Beach and Paradip Port, offering visitors insight into marine biodiversity of the Odisha coast.

Visitors can expect a compact indoor aquarium with multiple glass tanks displaying marine fish, freshwater fish and other aquatic species collected from the coastal waters around Paradip. The setting is simple and educational, located close to Paradip Beach and the port area. Visitors can walk through the tank gallery, observe different fish varieties, read informative labels and take photographs. The area around the aquarium includes Marine Drive and nearby beach access.

The aquarium was established by the Paradip Port Trust to showcase marine biodiversity of the Odisha coast and to promote awareness and education about aquatic life among visitors and students.

The aquarium serves as an educational and recreational centre for local residents and tourists, contributing to awareness of marine conservation and coastal biodiversity in the Paradip port town.