Save Exploris Petition: Signature List Feed http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/save-exploris.html Online petition signatures en-us Tue, 7 Apr 2026 07:16 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Samantha Boysen [Signature #3865] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17890709?utm_medium=rss Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:35:45 UTC 17890709 sarah sokolski [Signature #3864] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17803386?utm_medium=rss This is amazing way to petition

]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2014 03:09:37 UTC 17803386 Nicole Payne [Signature #3863] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17765574?utm_medium=rss The heck why not

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2014 06:24:17 UTC 17765574 Mr. Roberto Angarita [Signature #3862] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17653150?utm_medium=rss Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:00:48 UTC 17653150 MR JAMES MC AULEYLINJIM.MC [Signature #3861] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17647408?utm_medium=rss Wed, 23 Jul 2014 03:10:44 UTC 17647408 Mr Sean McErlean [Signature #3860] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17647366?utm_medium=rss In an area of exceptional beauty this facility adds natural scientific, educational and tourist benefits which should outweigh any short term financial problems. It will repay eventually in real terms. Its loss will have obvious negative consequences not least a deepening resentment to administration attitudes in this part of the world.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:29:26 UTC 17647366 Mr Brian McAuley [Signature #3859] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17646272?utm_medium=rss Please assure the future of the Exploris facility, which is not only important for Ards and Northern Ireland but is a world class treasure.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:46:19 UTC 17646272 Anonymous [Signature #3858] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17603983?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:41:59 UTC 17603983 Dr Diana Houston [Signature #3857] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17601329?utm_medium=rss Exploris is an excellent aquarium, that has made an invaluable contribution to the education and enlightenment of the people of Northern Ireland, particularly the children, who are then inspired to look after our environment for the future. If Exploris closes it will be due to lack of vision and ignorance, and this will come back to haunt us all in years to come.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:05:28 UTC 17601329 ms Hazel Foote [Signature #3856] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17520997?utm_medium=rss Sat, 21 Jun 2014 10:41:05 UTC 17520997 Lynn Jones [Signature #3855] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17435610?utm_medium=rss EARTH FIRST

]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2014 07:08:08 UTC 17435610 Ms Doriana Lehmann [Signature #3854] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17398536?utm_medium=rss Thu, 29 May 2014 12:23:07 UTC 17398536 Tara Hunt [Signature #3853] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17261230?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 May 2014 07:46:58 UTC 17261230 mrs Bo Dhi [Signature #3852] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17259699?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 May 2014 11:39:11 UTC 17259699 Dr John Butler [Signature #3851] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17127959?utm_medium=rss Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:43:46 UTC 17127959 mr robert simpson [Signature #3850] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17002278?utm_medium=rss Essential part of learning for n.i. dont loose it.

]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2014 10:30:09 UTC 17002278 Mr Michael Smith [Signature #3849] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16966817?utm_medium=rss I had the opportunity to visit the Expoloris Aquarium when I visited Portaferry last July (2014). It would be a great loss for the community of Portaferry and the residents of the Ards Peninsula to see this fanatasic facility close. Once public assets are closed or sold they can never replace them. Hopefully the community and council will recognise this vital asset before it is too late.

]]> Sun, 9 Mar 2014 12:18:02 UTC 16966817 Mr Matthew McGuire [Signature #3848] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16780875?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:06:48 UTC 16780875 Mr Anonymous [Signature #3847] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16738425?utm_medium=rss It would be a real shame if this great attraction were to close; we as a family have been to Exploris many times, and Exploris do a tremendous work in supporting local wildlife also !

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2014 05:02:27 UTC 16738425 mr david scott [Signature #3846] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16692237?utm_medium=rss please act to keep this open. It is of real value to the whole province and is something that only co. down Can give

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2014 01:32:26 UTC 16692237 Mrs Anonymous [Signature #3845] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16690687?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Jan 2014 08:36:54 UTC 16690687 Linda Frances Montgomery [Signature #3844] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16690017?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Jan 2014 06:43:26 UTC 16690017 Linda Montgomery [Signature #3843] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16690009?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Jan 2014 06:42:22 UTC 16690009 Mr Chris Ferguson [Signature #3842] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16689592?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:43:40 UTC 16689592 Miss Margaret Montgomery [Signature #3841] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16689312?utm_medium=rss Mon, 27 Jan 2014 02:42:13 UTC 16689312 mr Neil Wallace [Signature #3840] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16665409?utm_medium=rss This is just typical of councilors get rid of the good , so that the bad can continue!!

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:58:15 UTC 16665409 Ms Sheila Dillon [Signature #3839] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16646547?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Jan 2014 03:35:50 UTC 16646547 Mr Damien McKay [Signature #3838] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16595439?utm_medium=rss Thu, 9 Jan 2014 09:51:52 UTC 16595439 Mr Damien McKay [Signature #3837] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16595438?utm_medium=rss Thu, 9 Jan 2014 09:51:52 UTC 16595438 Ms Susan Groves [Signature #3836] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16520409?utm_medium=rss Sat, 4 Jan 2014 02:57:37 UTC 16520409 mr Mathew Farmer [Signature #3835] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16500015?utm_medium=rss I remember visiting this place a couple of times with my nan. love the seals.

]]> Wed, 1 Jan 2014 02:49:46 UTC 16500015 Ms Suzanne Rosenorn [Signature #3834] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16474378?utm_medium=rss Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:15:04 UTC 16474378 Ms Erica Bates [Signature #3833] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16469982?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:48:06 UTC 16469982 Miss Alexandra Scott [Signature #3832] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16401602?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:16:53 UTC 16401602 Dr Max Wright [Signature #3831] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16337640?utm_medium=rss Sun, 1 Dec 2013 10:58:18 UTC 16337640 Bridget Wood [Signature #3830] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16321079?utm_medium=rss Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:05:28 UTC 16321079 Mr Hamilton Laird [Signature #3829] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16233485?utm_medium=rss Exploris serves the needs of the whole province of Northern Ireland, plus visitors from GB, EU and overseas : as a visitor attraction, it rates in status with other NI listed visitor venues. As such it should be funded in the same way as NI Museums attractions e.g. Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. The centre is visited regularly each year by my family from Switzerland, Australia & GB. It is a complementary facility to QUB research activities in the area. It is a vital part of the province's educational and tourist infrastructure. The short and medium-term financial problems of Ards council should not be a reason for the elimination of a long-term NI asset, that should be funded from the NI exchequer. Any other region of the British Isles would envy such a public facility. With specialist financial, managemnt & marketing advice, a frward looking policy should be drawn up & implemented, possibly with public-private partnership, but not for private equity profit.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:09:05 UTC 16233485 Ms Anonymous [Signature #3828] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16233133?utm_medium=rss Tue, 19 Nov 2013 02:53:33 UTC 16233133 Anonymous [Signature #3827] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16204138?utm_medium=rss Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:12:47 UTC 16204138 Anonymous [Signature #3826] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16204126?utm_medium=rss Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:11:58 UTC 16204126 Anonymous [Signature #3825] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16204112?utm_medium=rss Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:11:10 UTC 16204112 Anonymous [Signature #3824] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16204104?utm_medium=rss Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:10:32 UTC 16204104 Anonymous [Signature #3823] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16204082?utm_medium=rss Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:09:16 UTC 16204082 Miss Leandra Methven [Signature #3822] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16186592?utm_medium=rss Exploris needs to be kept open because of the important work it does. If it is closed it would be devastating to the community and surrounding marine life that it helps.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:05:04 UTC 16186592 Mr Roy Prescott [Signature #3821] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16170852?utm_medium=rss I have a cottage in Portaferry and feel close to this warm community. Exploris is an integral part of the business and social fabric of Portaferry as well as being a much needed treasure for NI and it's wildlife. Failure to support it would be sad comment on the lack of vision of NI politicians at all levels!

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:41:42 UTC 16170852 Mrs Alexandra McCarrick [Signature #3820] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16148476?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Nov 2013 01:10:32 UTC 16148476 Ms Stephanie Johnson [Signature #3819] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16135814?utm_medium=rss This is a fantastic, educational and conservationist attraction. As an education consultant, and as someone who has a keen interest in the environment, I was extremely impressed when I spent the day there. It should definitely be saved.

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2013 03:41:54 UTC 16135814 Mrs Alison Evans [Signature #3818] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16135564?utm_medium=rss Find the funding from somewhere - it's a great asset to Ards and there is the will and enthusiasm to not only save it but to build on its strengths and improve it.

Sometimes you don't realise just what you have - save it and use it!

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2013 03:04:16 UTC 16135564 Mrs Noelle Fitzpatrick [Signature #3817] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16117179?utm_medium=rss Sat, 9 Nov 2013 03:02:00 UTC 16117179 Miss Anonymous [Signature #3816] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16106928?utm_medium=rss Thu, 7 Nov 2013 01:39:11 UTC 16106928 Mr Danny Mathieson [Signature #3815] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16075400?utm_medium=rss Excellent facility for educational and tourist purposes, have visited from Scotland on many occasions over the years.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:30:44 UTC 16075400 Mr Stuart Browne [Signature #3814] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16069457?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:54:04 UTC 16069457 Aidan Deery [Signature #3813] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16067560?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:48:06 UTC 16067560 Mrs Alison Johnston [Signature #3812] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16061955?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 Oct 2013 05:14:39 UTC 16061955 Mr Owen Warren [Signature #3811] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16048819?utm_medium=rss You must be kidding about closing a 100,000 person per year tourist attraction, right?

]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:46:35 UTC 16048819 NORMA HILL [Signature #3810] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16046172?utm_medium=rss Spend some of our money on something that serves us all and tourists

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:31:12 UTC 16046172 Hannah Russell [Signature #3809] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16045732?utm_medium=rss Many cherished memories as both a child and young adult at this fantastic exhibit and reserve. Harking back to my school years visits to Exploris played a key role in my education, providing inspiration for a number of school projects. Love the idea of bringing my own children here one day. Education and cherished memories aside, what this facility does for its local human and marine population should be celebrated and supported, not disregarded. The opportunities and joy it offers to the wider community of Northern Ireland and its visitors should be applauded, not condemned. These factors should be at the heart of the decision. The focus should be on the long-term and what Exploris has to offer, not on the short-term and how to line Council's pockets. Keep Exploris open!

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:25:35 UTC 16045732 Alan Warren [Signature #3808] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16044795?utm_medium=rss N.I. has considerable growth potential in tourism. Tourist numbers are increasing year on year. The Ards area is one that if marketed properly could see a major growth in tourist numbers. This facility is unique in Ireland and it is insane to close it.

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:49:19 UTC 16044795 Mrs Rosemary Warren [Signature #3807] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16044584?utm_medium=rss Exploris is wonderful, unique and vital to Portaferry, the Ards and the province.
My children and grandchildren in common with multitudes of others through family and school visits had many enriching experiences there.

PLEASE LETS FIND A WAY TO keep Exploris there for future families to get close to nature , to help wildlife and to boost tourism for the Ards

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:05:00 UTC 16044584 Anonymous [Signature #3806] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16041710?utm_medium=rss Exploris Portaferry benefits everyone in some way, even if you don't relise it.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:00:00 UTC 16041710 Miss Sarah Early [Signature #3805] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16038731?utm_medium=rss Wed, 23 Oct 2013 05:00:21 UTC 16038731 Miss Katie Bryce [Signature #3804] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16037181?utm_medium=rss Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:56:08 UTC 16037181 miss Nuala Convery [Signature #3803] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16037179?utm_medium=rss Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:55:59 UTC 16037179 dr Noeni Bryars [Signature #3802] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16025477?utm_medium=rss Absolutely essential to maintain this -will help both marine biologists and community of ards peninsula.
Great place to visit.

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:04:01 UTC 16025477 Mr Matthew Pollock [Signature #3801] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16021766?utm_medium=rss Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:44:20 UTC 16021766 mr Aran Pollock [Signature #3800] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16021759?utm_medium=rss I've been going there for a long time and I'd hate it if it was closed

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:43:39 UTC 16021759 Mr David McCullough [Signature #3799] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16013734?utm_medium=rss Fri, 18 Oct 2013 02:26:33 UTC 16013734 Mrs Louise Bradley [Signature #3798] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16003321?utm_medium=rss PLEASE SAVE EXPLORIS IT IS A FABULOUS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AND MUST BE PRESERVED. WE GO EVERY YEAR TO IT AND IT APPEALS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:07:58 UTC 16003321 Mr Paul Fieldhouse [Signature #3797] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15998130?utm_medium=rss Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:47:57 UTC 15998130 Anonymous [Signature #3796] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15989074?utm_medium=rss Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:15:38 UTC 15989074 Rev Dominic McGrattan [Signature #3795] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15985425?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:30:20 UTC 15985425 Miss Claire Smith [Signature #3794] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15985211?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:10:22 UTC 15985211 Mr John Butler [Signature #3793] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15984580?utm_medium=rss Apart from a short term saving , this closure makes no sense . The development of the Northern Ireland economy , relying as it must do on both tourism and a more rounded approach to both child and adult education needs facilities like this . The crass approach of the past must end .

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2013 07:32:03 UTC 15984580 Mrs Desiree Giordano [Signature #3792] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15984386?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Oct 2013 05:46:32 UTC 15984386 Miss Giulia Giordano [Signature #3791] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15984333?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Oct 2013 05:12:51 UTC 15984333 mr rupert Turkington [Signature #3790] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15984149?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Oct 2013 03:10:15 UTC 15984149 Mr George McClelland [Signature #3789] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15983014?utm_medium=rss Exploris is an excellent facility as many have stated; however they also visit schools. My kids have enjoyed the occasions when staff have went into their schools with some sea creatures, it really captures their imaginations. What a shame for children if the visits had to stop.

]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 02:48:28 UTC 15983014 Ms Margaret O'Conor [Signature #3788] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15982716?utm_medium=rss Sat, 12 Oct 2013 01:19:21 UTC 15982716 mrs ann-frances byers [Signature #3787] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15982545?utm_medium=rss UDEP

]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:11:06 UTC 15982545 Mr Alan Padbury [Signature #3786] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15982435?utm_medium=rss Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:36:52 UTC 15982435 Ms Rosemary Hamill [Signature #3785] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15981995?utm_medium=rss A valuable resource and educational tool in a very appropriate area.

]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:42:05 UTC 15981995 mrs Diane Gibson [Signature #3784] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15981507?utm_medium=rss Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:56:23 UTC 15981507 Ms Roisin Malone [Signature #3783] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15978343?utm_medium=rss As the only facility accessible to the public in Northern Ireland which educates about marine life, Exploris is invaluable to us. It highlights the importance of understanding the natural world around us and our impact on it. Not only that it is genuinely fun for all ages!
It would be a massive loss for all visitors and have a devastating affect on the local economy of the Ards peninsula.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2013 05:16:39 UTC 15978343 Mr Ricky Bell [Signature #3782] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15977186?utm_medium=rss I'm still a young man, and I believe that explores has a lot to offer many more generations of people, I remember being brought there as a child, and one day when I have children of my own, I intend to bring my children, time and time again, please don't close exploris, I means a lot to many many people

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:20:46 UTC 15977186 Mr. Ryan Nelson [Signature #3781] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15976950?utm_medium=rss We love and enjoy Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Belfast certainly deserves to keep her own aquarium, Exploris, to entertain, inform and inspire.

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:57:21 UTC 15976950 miss Clare harrison [Signature #3780] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15976120?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Oct 2013 01:54:15 UTC 15976120 Ms Hilary Bell [Signature #3779] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15974822?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:32:14 UTC 15974822 Mr Detlev Quigley [Signature #3778] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15974519?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:37:45 UTC 15974519 Ms Katalin Mayering [Signature #3777] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15974364?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Oct 2013 04:10:52 UTC 15974364 Mrs Anonymous [Signature #3776] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15974328?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Oct 2013 03:51:39 UTC 15974328 Joshua Kirven [Signature #3775] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15971968?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Oct 2013 12:13:22 UTC 15971968 Miss Heather Roddy [Signature #3774] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15971877?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Oct 2013 11:44:48 UTC 15971877 Mrs Myrea Jenkins [Signature #3773] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15970603?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Oct 2013 04:32:25 UTC 15970603 Mr Colum Conlan [Signature #3772] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15970543?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Oct 2013 04:07:30 UTC 15970543 Mrs Anonymous [Signature #3771] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15970539?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Oct 2013 04:05:42 UTC 15970539 Mrs Paula McLernon [Signature #3770] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15968732?utm_medium=rss Tue, 8 Oct 2013 03:52:02 UTC 15968732 Mrs Dorothy McKeating [Signature #3769] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15967270?utm_medium=rss AS the Principal of a school in Portaferry I wholeheartedly support this petition and feel that the loss of Exploris would be very damaging, not only for education in the area, but also for tourism and economic development.

]]> Tue, 8 Oct 2013 08:10:21 UTC 15967270 SIOBHAN TOLERTON [Signature #3768] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15966425?utm_medium=rss Tue, 8 Oct 2013 03:55:56 UTC 15966425 Mt Marc Casey [Signature #3767] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15964976?utm_medium=rss We spend thousands policing orange parades yet we can't afford Exploris?? Shocking!

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2013 04:43:00 UTC 15964976 Mr Dee Robinson [Signature #3766] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15964754?utm_medium=rss Mon, 7 Oct 2013 03:40:32 UTC 15964754