National Geographic Pristine Seas Exhibition to open at the National Aquarium in Al Qana Abu Dhabi

National Geographic Pristine Seas Exhibition to open at the National Aquarium in Al Qana Abu Dhabi

- New exhibition is a culmination of over 30 National Geographic expeditions to raise awareness of important ocean issues with live presentations from National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition leader Paul Rose during Eid.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The National Aquarium is pleased to announce that Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back, an audio visual exhibition curated by the National Geographic, will open at the aquarium in Al Qana, the liveliest waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, this Eid (21st April). The exhibition draws upon over a decade worth of global expeditions conducted by the National Geographic Pristine Seas project to document and protect the ocean so it can heal, rebound, and regenerate.

The exhibition highlights the importance of marine protected areas (MPAs) as a mechanism for protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. Through the exhibition’s narrative, photography, and film, visitors will learn how the Pristine Seas team supports Indigenous Peoples, local communities and governments in the creation of MPAs.

Visitors to the National Aquarium will be able to explore the team’s expeditions ranging from the tropical coral reefs of the Southern Line Islands to the icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula. Through stunning imagery and stories that highlight the scientific methods used on