About Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
The Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, also known as Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium, is a public marine research aquarium operated by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Established in 1996 in the coastal village of Vizhinjam near Kovalam, it showcases over 80 species of marine organisms including sharks, rays, ornamental fishes, sea anemones, and turtles. The aquarium serves as an educational hub for marine biodiversity awareness and conservation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore multiple aquarium tanks displaying diverse marine life from the Arabian Sea, including colorful ornamental fishes, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, clownfish, seahorses, angel fish, sea anemones, sea urchins, and turtles. The facility features educational exhibits about marine biodiversity and conservation. The aquarium is located near the Vizhinjam fishing harbour and lighthouse.
Key highlights
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Home to over 80 species of marine organisms
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Established in 1996 by ICAR-CMFRI
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Features sharks, rays, ornamental fishes, and sea turtles
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Educational marine biodiversity exhibits
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Located near Vizhinjam fishing harbour and lighthouse
History of Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
Established in 1996 by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), the aquarium celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026. It has played an important role in popularizing marine ornamental fishes in Kerala.
Route
| By air | Trivandrum International Airport is about 13 km away |
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| By train | Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is about 12 km away |