Exploris is Northern Ireland's only Public Aquarium and seal sanctuary. It is a world class facility providing not only fascination and enjoyment to families but it also serves to assist in education and the study of the natural marine life of Strangford Lough. This is a national asset which deserves both protection and enhancement. With over 100,000 visitors annually Exploris is critical for tourism within the Ards peninsula and has provided refuge for hundreds of injured seals during it's 25 year history.