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  • Veiled chameleon

    The veiled chameleon, which lives in warm forests, can be identified by the imposing casque on its head.

  • Visit Nausicaá: 10 hotels for spending a weekend in Boulogne-sur-Mer

    Spending the night in the town centre is a good way of making the most of all that the town has to offer after your visit to Nausicaá.

  • Weekend on the Opal Coast: activities and outings after Nausicaá

    Planning to spend a weekend on the Opal Coast to visit Nausicaá? Here are some ideas for staying close to the coast during your stay.

  • Western Wobbegong

    The Western wobbegong spends most of its time resting on the sea floor. Its flat body provides camouflage against the seabed.

  • Whale Shark

    The whale shark is one of the impressive figures that you will be able to discover in the Grand Large experience.
    A giant among fish, the whale shark is the symbol of the power of marine life and also of its vulnerability and of the need to preserve the species of the high seas through conservation initiatives.

  • What activities are available for a school outing in the Hauts-de-France region?

    The autumn school term is the ideal time to start thinking about your next school outings. Nord-Pas-de-Calais has a host of educational activities.

  • What activities are available for school trips to the French Opal Coast?

    The school trip to the coast is a must for educational holidays on the French Opal Coast in the Hauts-de-France region.

  • What animals live in Antarctica?

    Considering the extreme climatic conditions of this environment, it is natural to ask the question: what lives in Antarctica?

  • What animals live in the Arctic?

    Around the Arctic Circle, the cold does not deter animal life.

  • What are the challenges for the COP 28?

    The 28th COP in Dubai will be the occasion for a first Global Stocktake 8 years after the Paris Agreement was signed.

  • What are the high seas?

    High seas or international waters? Where do the high seas begin? Who do they belong to? Why are they important for mankind?

  • What do fish look like in the water column?

    Depending on whether they live in open water or on the bottom, fish in the water column have a morphology adapted to their living environment.

  • What do sharks eat?

    The image of a voracious shark constantly on the lookout for food persists in the collective imagination. But what do sharks really eat?

  • What is a COP?

    The subject of climate change is becoming more and more prominent in the news, especially during the climate conferences commonly.

  • What is marine renewable energy?

    Humanity can depend on the resources of the ocean to satisfy its needs.

  • What is the IPCC?

    The IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has existed since 1988.

  • What is the IUCN Red List?

    The IUCN status, which ranges from "least concern" to "extinct in the wild", defines the conservation status of an animal or plant species.

  • What is the UNFCCC?

    The UNFCCC is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

  • What is the water column?

    What lies beneath the surface of the ocean?

  • What is tidal energy?

    The ocean holds tremendous potential for renewable energy.

  • What is tidal stream energy?

    The ocean holds tremendous potential for renewable energy.

  • What is wave energy?

    The ocean holds tremendous potential for renewable energy.

  • What should you do if you are stung by jellyfish?

    Here's what to do if you've been stung by a jellyfish, so that you don't have any bad memories of your encounter.

  • What to do in Boulogne-sur-Mer ?

    You're wondering what to do in Boulogne-sur-Mer besides visiting Nausicaá? This town boasts some lovely architecture and many historical monuments.

  • What to do in Boulogne-sur-Mer on a rainy day?

    Situated on the shores of the Channel, Boulogne-sur-Mer has a marked oceanic climate.

  • What to do in Hauts de France this weekend?

    Hauts de France? A weekend destination where there's always something to do!

  • What to do in Hauts-de-France?

    Hauts-de-France region, which includes Nord-Pas-de-Calais and the departements of the former Picardie region is a region of France steeped in history.

  • What to do in Le Touquet when it’s raining?

    Owing to the oceanic climate there, the weather in Le Touquet can sometimes be a little bit temperamental.

  • What to do in Wissant this weekend?

    The scenery around Wissant and on the Opal Coast always delights lovers of wide open spaces and photography.

  • What to do on 8th May (Victory in Europe Day) in Nord-Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France)?

    If you don't know what to do on 8th May (VE day), if you're looking for an activity that is both fun and educational, a visit to Nausicaá is ideal.

  • What to do on the Opal Coast when it’s raining?

    The Opal Coast is a destination reputed for its variety of water sports and nature activities, but what’s there to do in the region when it rains?

  • Which jellyfish can be found along our coasts?

    From the North Sea to the Mediterranean, the jellyfish can leave burning memories for swimmers who come into contact with them.

  • Who's Who ?

    Each African penguin at Nausicaá has a name that is given to them at birth by the team of handlers.

  • Why are we talking about the abyss?

    The abyss is a mysterious environment because it is largely unexplored and very difficult to reach.

  • Why do jellyfish sting?

    A jellyfish is stinging, but what triggers the sting?

  • Wimereux : not far from Nausicaá, a walk along the Opal Coast shoreline

    Five kilometres from Nausicaá, Wimereux has kept all the charm of the Belle Epoque. Anglo-Norman villas, beach huts… Such a cute resort!

  • Wimereux and Wissant: paddle-boarding spots on the Opal Coast

    The Opal Coast is an area with a very rich natural and cultural heritage, and which also has a lot to offer in terms of watersports.

  • Wimereux: Fort de la Crèche

    Located to the south of Wimereux, in the Pas-de-Calais département, Fort de la Crèche proudly commemorates centuries of history.

  • Wimereux Sailing School: a green watersport

    What do you know about sailing, or the art of wind-driven boating?

  • Wimereux: the Slack dunes

    Although the fine sand is like that on Wimereux Beach, the flora and fauna found there are quite different.

  • Wimereux: walks to take

    Nord-Pas-de-Calais brims with beautiful landscapes and little hiking paths through the valleys.

  • Wissant: Cap Blanc-Nez hike

    The Deux-Caps are a must for all travellers staying in the Hauts-de-France region.

  • Wissant, the jewel of the Opal Coast

    Wissant Beach is one of the loveliest beaches on the Opal Coast.

  • Wolf eel

    The wolf eel has an elongated body. It often stays in its burrow, close to the seabed and does not swim very much.

  • Working as a handler at Nausicaá

    A team of 30 people to look after Nausicaá’s 58,000 animals.

  • World Ocean Day

    World Ocean Day is a special day to celebrate the ocean, which falls on the 8th of June every year.

  • Yellow Boxfish

    The young yellow boxfish has black spots on its rectangular body, which disappear as it grows.

  • Yellow clown goby

    The yellow clown goby lives in coral reefs, near Acropora corals.

  • Yellowstriped Fairy Basslet

    With their bright colours and characteristic swimming behaviour, Anthias are immediately spotted by divers within the first few metres of their dive.

  • Your Valentine’s Day evening meal at Nausicaá

    Celebrate love at Nausicaá for the 2nd edition of the Valentine’s Day evening meal in front of the giant viewing panel on the 14th of February 7.30pm!

  • Youth4Ocean

    Europe makes a pledge for the ocean.

  • Zebra Shark

    The zebra shark is harmless and can be approached very closely. It is often confused with the leopard shark, but its physical characteristics have inspired the creation of many technological innovations.

  • Zone Manager-Diver for the tropical zone

    Permanent contract starting February 2024

  • Zone Manager-Diver for the tropical zone of its Aquariology Department

    Permanent contract starting February 2024

  • Zoom into marine biodiversity

    Introduce the concept of classifying living beings, discover marine biodiversity (small animals)

  • Zoom into marine life

    Explore the species diversity and interactions (food chain, reproduction)