NOCS Coral Reef Tank
The NOCS Coral Reef Tank is situated in the reception area of NOCS. It is a combination display, research and teaching aquarium dedicated to demonstrating our commitment to public access and engagement about marine science.
The NOCS Coral Reef Tank is maintained by a team lead by Dr Jörg Wiedenmann and circulates more than 2200 litres of artificial sea water with the display tank holding 600 litres. The corals on display are propogated entirely in-house.
The mission of the tank is:
- To provide a sustainable supply of corals for research purposes.
- To enhance the learning experience of students by providing a living display of organisms relevant to their courses.
- To contribute to the conservation of endangered species.
