The Aquarium and Black Sea Museum in Varna were opened in 1932 as the first and only marine biological station in the country. Hundred of fish species are gathered here,  molluscs, actinides, crabs, periwinkles as well as species of the fresh water river fish. A special place is occupied by the natural resources derived from the Black Sea, such as sea salt and petroleum.

    The Aquarium is divided into three basic sections and a foyer. Different fish species are represented in the first hall, like sea wolf, grey mullet, sting ray, carp, sturgeon. Marine organisms and shells are in the second hall. There is also an oceanography of the Black Sea and its history of research. The third hall comprises some mammals, sea birds and sharks. The tropical fishes in the foyer are of great interest.                   Click on the thumbnail for Fishes of Bulgaria

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The Aquarium is very close to the Naval Museum.

    Restaurant “Classico” is located in the immediate proximity of the Aquarium and is only 80 meters away from City Beach and the Naval Museum. The Food Bar offers its clients a rich variety of fish specialties, barbecue and delicacies from the Bulgarian and European cuisine, in combination with a fine selection of quality drinks, and quick and excellent serving from the attentive personnel.    Telephone 0894 610 480.