Draft:Acrylic Aquarium

Acrylic aquarium: the Importance of Conservation, Education, and Scientific Research Public aquariums and museums have a long and proud history of educating the public about aquatic life and environmental conservation. However, in modern times, these institutions face new challenges, and to overcome them, aquariums must place greater emphasis on conservation, education and scientific research.

The "Living Water" project at the Horniman Museum is considered a prime example. It is the world's first public aquarium dedicated solely to underwater conservation. This project took four years of planning and execution and was completed at a cost of around £300,000. It has been strongly supported by both public and private organizations, including the world wide fund for nature (WWF). Fishkeeping is an immensely popular hobby worldwide, with about 21 million homes in Britain alone keeping fish. public aquariums are becoming increasingly popular, as seen in the success of 'Sea Life' and other similar canters.

London was home to the world's first public aquarium, which was established by Frederick Horniman, a lifelong enthusiast of living creatures. In the 1890, Horniman organized public displays of live animals. A small aquarium and vivarium was founded at the Horniman Museum in 1901, and it remains a popular attraction today.

However, by the 1980s, the Horniman Aquarium needed significant upgrades. The "conservation education and science" content was limited and much of the infrastructure was in dire need of replacement. In response, John Toovey, a distinguished zoo architect, was commissioned in 1988 to undertake a design study. construction began in 1990 and was completed by the end of 1991. The "Living Water" exhibition now showcases global conservation efforts, including practical field projects run by the Horniman Museum