Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre
মেরিন অ্যাকোয়ারিয়াম
A marine aquarium run by the Zoological Survey of India, displaying fish and marine specimens from the Bay of Bengal. Admission is cheap.
The Digha Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre (MARC) was established by the Zoological Survey of India. It is one of India's largest marine research aquariums. Dozens of tanks house common Bay of Bengal fish, moray eels, and sea turtles, and there are marine specimens and educational displays. It is not large, and you can see everything in about an hour, making it suitable for families. It is located on the seaside road between Old Digha and New Digha. Admission is just over 10 rupees, and it may be closed on certain days such as Thursdays, so check before you visit.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jagannath Temple, Digha
- Old Digha Beach
- Amarabati Park
- Digha Gate
- New Digha Beach
- Digha Science Centre
- Digha Mohana Fish Market
- Udaipur Beach