New aquariums are to be constructed in Brazil and across South America as the result of an agreement between Terramare and Australia-based Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT).

Terramare has been operating within the aquarium industry for 15 years and has worked on the design, build and management of attractions, including the Ubatuba Aquarium.

The company has also worked on a range of other schemes in Brazil, while AAT has worked on rpojects throughout the work - including Ocean Aquarium in Shanghai, China.

The partnership is designed to bring together a knowledge of the Brazilian market and global expertise in the design and construction of aquariums.

Terramare executive director Hugo Gallo Neto said: "With an ever increasing demand for building bigger aquariums throughout the country and Brazil's advances in technology the time is ripe for this partnership.

"I believe we have found in AAT a company with international experience and an ideal partner, sharing the same principles of environmental conservation, excellence in design, creativity and innovation for the conception and realisation of leisure and educational projects."

Image: Aquario de Ubatuba - Flickr/Carol Manzoli