Us and the Oceanário de Lisboa

A janela da Fundação para o Oceano

A strong relationship

This is a partnership between two institutions based on a common denominator—the ocean.

It is the close involvement between the two organizations that makes it possible to turn mutual benefits into a global advantage.

These benefits result from the successful development of both institutions’ activities, their credibility, and their reputation.

The Oceanário de Lisboa is one of the best windows to the ocean in the world.

Excellence
State-of-the-art aquarium and infrastructure, with qualified and dedicated biologists.

Biodiversity

More than 30 aquariums with 8 000 marine organisms, including animals and plants of more than 500 different species.

Success
With more than 20 million visitors since 1998, it is one of Portugal’s most visited attractions.

Recognised
Rated the best aquarium in the world by TripAdvisor.

The possibilities become real

This unique asset will allow the Oceano Azul Foundation to:

. Promote an emotional connection with the ocean by showcasing the beauty of the underwater world to the general public;

. Communicate with over 1.5 million people every year (visitors);

. Increase recognition and enhance the relevance of its initiatives;

. Benefit from highly experienced professionals in biology (> 30 biologists), education, conservation, communication, and marketing;

. Be part of an already extensive network of universities, NGOs, official entities, and other partners;

. Have access to infrastructure and other resources, thus becoming more efficient;

. Gain immediate knowledge for the Ocean Literacy Pillar, benefiting from the Oceanário de Lisboa’s educational program, which today reaches over 75,000 children and adults every year.

We are already improving:

. Building better infrastructure;

. Accelerating the planned investments by several years;

. Strengthening Blue Literacy and Conservation activities through programs promoted by the Oceanário de Lisboa.

In 2023

1,3milLION

visitors – the best year ever

+ 400K

invested in ocean literacy

95 821

children reached by Educational Programs

16

Conversation programs supported by the Oceanário

Literacy

See our initiatives to promote ocean knowledge and inspire civil society.