60 years in the oceanum: The Waxdick celebrates as a living relic!

60 years in the oceanum: The Waxdick celebrates as a living relic!

in the oceanum in Stralsund, Germany's largest marine museum, lives a very special fish: the waxdick is not just an attraction, but it could already be 60 years old this year. Caught by Usedom fishermen in 1968 and then about 50 cm tall, the sturgeon was brought to the marine museum as a young animal. Today it measures impressive 2.50 m and could be estimated for a weight of around 30 kg. What a life story!

Much of this impressive animal is remarkable. The Waxdick lives in the basin "River mouth", which has a base area of ​​25.8 m² and holds 64,500 liters of water. In the company of other fish species such as cultural, trout, Atlantic salmon and Baltic snaps, the Waxdick represents the perfect connection between tradition and nature. He also received special attention from prominent visitors, including the former Chancellor Angela Merkel, who were impressed by his charm and size.

A look into the oceanum

Since its opening in July 2008, the oceanum attracts many visitors and has an exhibition area of ​​8700 square meters and 40 aquariums with a total of 6 million liters of sea water. Around 7,000 sea creatures, including spectacular exhibits such as humpback whales, sword whales and sperm whales, frolic here. Interested parties can plunge into the Adventure Meer from 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The ticket prices are family -friendly: adults pay 18 euros, reduced 14 euros and children up to 3 years have free admission. There are discounts for families that help you buy a ticket. The combination ticket for the oceanum, the sea museum and the Natureum, which applies to a one -time visit to all locations, is particularly practical

a philosopher among the fish

Back to the Waxdick: his lifespan and the way it is fed are just as impressive. Since disturbance like the Waxdick does not have scales, it is difficult to determine your exact age; The basis for this are Otholites that can only be examined after the animal's death. The Oceaneum is planning a celebration for its 60th anniversary in the marine museum for 2028, which indicates its long and exciting story.

Around the Ozeaneum also offers Stralsund numerous accommodation options, from youth hostels to hotels, and recommended gastronomies such as the Hansekeller or the Fischrestaurant Ventpils complete the visit. Anyone who is interested in the beauty of the northern seas and their inhabitants will definitely get their money's worth here.

For more information about the oceanum and its impressive residents, visit the official website Ozeaneum.de .

More details about the history of the Waxdick can be found on nnn hna .