In 1984, Ian Mellsop, Civil Engineer and Managing Director
of Marinescape opened the world’s first walk-through
aquarium in Auckland, New Zealand. Since then,
Marinescape has become well known as being amongst the
world leaders in developing commercial aquarium and one of
the longest running in the industry.
Our aim is to present to the public world-class aquariums with displays of representative examples of living marine and aquatic organisms in naturalistic settings, and by way of exhibitions, programs of education, conservation and research to entertain and inform the public, and to encourage a sympathetic awareness and understanding of the marine and freshwater environments and of the human interaction with them.
Ian Mellsop
Founder and Managing Director
With almost 30 facilities opened in over 19 countries to the
public and countless more designed at an in-depth level
Marinescape's’ track record is a testament to its success.
There are currently registered offices in New Zealand, South
Korea, Turkey and India
Our team of experts specializes in crafting unique, state-of-the-art aquatic displays, exhibits and entire facilities. With
decades of collective experience in the industry, we
understand that every project is unique and requires a
tailored approach. That's why we work closely with our
clients from start to finish, leveraging our expertise in design,
engineering, construction, and operations to create aquatic
displays that are not only beautiful but also sustainable and
functional.
Marinescape are one of the few aquarium companies in the
world capable of providing a complete Turn-Key service from
Concept through to operations. We strive to exceed our
clients' expectations and deliver an aquarium that is both
visually stunning and a source of education of the
environment through entertainment.
Contact Us today on how we can assist turns your aquatic
concepts into reality.
