{"id":532,"date":"2020-07-21T11:22:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T10:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/exhibit\/underwater-tunnel\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:33:16","slug":"underwater-tunnel","status":"publish","type":"exhibit","link":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/discover\/exhibits\/underwater-tunnel\/","title":{"rendered":"Underwater Tunnel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At 112 metres long, the Underwater Tunnel at Deep Sea World is the longest underwater moving walkway in Europe. Because of its breathtaking size, you can leave the land behind and immerse yourself in the serenity of the water with an incredible menagerie of fish floating around you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

Experience the water as they do by journeying through our Underwater Tunnel! On display in the Tunnel are our 6 Sand Tiger Sharks<\/a>, who might be a little trickier to identify! They include Lewis, Scout, Sleepy, Stumpy, Fin and Arran \u2013 give one of our staff a shout and they\u2019ll be able to introduce you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With every lap around the tunnel, you will discover something different. Whether it be the Atlantic Wreckfish lurking in the abyss or the elusive Cuckoo Wrasse; you will need to keep your eyes peeled as the tank\u2019s inhabitants move around you. If you are eagled-eyed, you may even spot mermaid\u2019s purses and shark\u2019s teeth that are commonly found on the bed of the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as a fantastic selection of fish, you might also spot a few humans swimming around in the tank. The Underwater Tunnel is where you are likely to see our team of divers, whether it be cleaning the tank or feeding their fishy friends, they\u2019re usually keeping busy in the tunnel. Make sure you make their day by giving them a wave if you see them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/h2>\n
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What is the Underwater Tunnel like?<\/h4>\n
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The tunnel is designed to mimic the calmness of temperate Atlantic Ocean waters so that the fish feel right at home. As you\u2019re transported through the tunnel, you will notice the cascading blue and green light shining through the water which will help you to imagine what it\u2019s like to live underwater. In fact, the water in our Underwater Tunnel comes straight from the Firth of Forth, which is the estuary of several Scottish rivers.<\/p>\n

You can get an even better feeling for life underwater during one of our\u00a0diving experiences<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Mesmerising Materials<\/h4>\n
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The arched shape of the acrylic gives the tunnel the strength to hold back the enormous weight of 4.5 million litres of water in the 3-metre-deep tank. In fact, the acrylic that keeps the water at bay is so strong it can withstand the weight of two fully-grown African Elephants. This acrylic is the same material used by NASA in space shuttles!<\/p>\n

Due to the curvature and thickness of the acrylic, the animals within the tank appear to be about 30% smaller than they actually are. So, when you pay them a visit, consider that they\u2019re really even bigger! If you fancy seeing some of these incredible animals from a bird\u2019s eye point of view, why not book our\u00a0Access All Areas experience<\/a>? This allows you to go behind the scenes and get an even better look at our sharks in the main tank.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Select an animal<\/h6>\n
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