Manatees at the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Two African manatees are drawing the crowds at the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. All photos unless where stated: Victor Besa / The National
    Two African manatees are drawing the crowds at the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. All photos unless where stated: Victor Besa / The National
  • Nyokoti and Sengou have lived at the aquarium for a year, after being relocated from South Korea.
    Nyokoti and Sengou have lived at the aquarium for a year, after being relocated from South Korea.
  • Nyokoti and Sengou, aged between 15 and 20, would not have survived in the wild.
    Nyokoti and Sengou, aged between 15 and 20, would not have survived in the wild.
  • The aquarium is to host a week-long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of their arrival.
    The aquarium is to host a week-long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of their arrival.
  • From left, Paul Hamilton, general manager at the aquarium, Clinton Factheu, a specialist in African manatee conservation, and Nicolas Heard, of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
    From left, Paul Hamilton, general manager at the aquarium, Clinton Factheu, a specialist in African manatee conservation, and Nicolas Heard, of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
  • The African manatees arrived at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi in 2024. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
    The African manatees arrived at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi in 2024. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
  • They were transported on a cargo plane. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
    They were transported on a cargo plane. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
  • They were accompanied by a team of specialists and monitored throughout. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
    They were accompanied by a team of specialists and monitored throughout. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi