Planning A Trip To Port Blair? Don’t Forget To Add The Fisheries Museum To Your Itinerary! 

From its pristine beaches to adventurous water sports, Andaman has a lot to offer. But if you’re someone who wishes to see and explore the marine life of this stunning island, then we suggest adding the Fisheries Museum in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to your itinerary. Managed by the Department of Fisheries of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, this museum is dedicated to showcasing the marine wealth of the islands and it’s something you can’t miss!

Experience The Marine Life Of Andaman At Fisheries Museum, Port Blair

Located near the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex in Port Blair, the Fisheries Museum is home to over 350 finely preserved marine specimens. From delicate corals, shells and small reef fishes to life‑size displays of sharks, sawfish and even the skeletal remains of a sperm whale, you can find them all here.

This marine museum offers an immersive journey into the underwater world of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and Bay of Bengal and brings the region’s rich marine biodiversity to life. Visitors can know all about marine ecosystems, the importance of conservation, and the role of fisheries in the Andaman’s economy.

As you walk around the Fisheries Museum in Port Blair, you will find large displays explaining fishing techniques, tools, and traditional practices of the locals on the island. You can also catch exotic reef fishes like butterflyfish, parrotfish, lionfish, and clownfish. And even larger species, including sharks, tuna, sawfish, and marlin at this museum.

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All You Need To Know About This Place

Port Blair’s Fisheries Museum is compact yet captivating. So, if you are expecting a large facility with lots of exploration, then this is not the place for you. It is not the most visually engaging place on the island, but it is highly educational.

You will find fascinating exhibits and informational panels here, explaining the biodiversity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ waters and sustainable fishing adopted by the locals. All in all, it is perfect for families, students and anyone eager to discover the marine beauty of Andaman’s fisheries heritage.

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Where: MPCW+PPW, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
When: 9 AM – 1 PM & 2 PM – 4:45 PM (closed on Mondays & second Saturdays)
Entry: ₹5 onwards

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