Garry Kendellen - Galway Atlantquaria

Published: Aug. 27, 2023, noon

b'Garry Kendellan \\u2013 Galway Aquarium Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland\\u2019s largest native species aquarium, is located in Salthill overlooking galway bay along the Wild Atlantic Way. Galway Atlantaquaria is the caretaker of hundreds of native animals from rivers, lakes, canals and oceans. For over 20 years, Galway Atlantaquaria have created a unique blend of culture, history, and connection to the sea, that is reflected in their community work. The aquarium was the first in Ireland to initiate a local beach clean campaign and the first aquarium in the world to join the our ocean campaign. It was the first secretariat of the Irish ocean literacy network, to create a national network of ocean literacy champions. The aquarium is hosting an event to celebrate the Raven KASTER which was placed in the ocean at the Grand Banks and washed on the Achill Islands. We also share some music with Marine Biologist, Dr Maria Vittoria Marrawith the Galway Ukers at the launch of "Pigfish" and "Ocean Love" written and created for European Maritime Day 2021. Connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, these first productions, were recorded during the lockdown in Ireland, This song speaks of the threats to our ocean, The song is introduced by Maria Vittoria Marra, from the Galway Ukers. Celebrate the Ocean with the Galway Ukers, for \'Ocean Love\' written and created for European Maritime Day 2021. Connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. First produced and recorded during the lockdown in Ireland, this song speaks of the connections that our ocean provides between us. The songs are introduced by Maria Vittoria Marra, from the Galway Ukers.'