Overview
- The aquarium complex held its topping-out ceremony in Rummelsburger Bucht, with building completion slated for spring 2026 and a public opening planned for late 2026.
- A roughly 7.5‑million‑liter ocean tank anchors about 9–10 million liters of total aquaria, which will be filled with Berlin tap water converted to seawater.
- Engineers cite additional checks following Aquadom’s failure, employing extra-thick acrylic panels—some about 40 centimeters—that will be monitored by sensors.
- Resident and animal-rights groups announced new demonstrations, criticizing the project as a high-priced tourism venture they say harms marine ecosystems and fuels gentrification.
- Coral World cites construction costs now above €100 million, a permit for up to 400 species, about 120 staff and expected ticket prices of €20–30, with animal deliveries delayed by regulatory steps.