St. Nicholas diver visits the fish in the aquarium

Schleswig-Holstein - St. Nicholas diver visits the fish in the aquarium

The dress rehearsal has already worked once: a diver dressed as Santa Claus dived down to the fish and brought small "presents" with him. Instead of colorfully wrapped parcels, Timo Kaminski, head of the aquarium and animal care area, took treats such as scampi, pieces of mackerel and squid for the various fish species and the lobster out of the jute sack on Tuesday. The 250,000-liter tank is home to cod, cat sharks, sea wolves, thornback rays, sturgeon and turbot, among others.

The fish seemed a little skeptical at first when, instead of the usual diver in a black suit, a man dressed in red with a beard dived into the water. At first they may have been confused by the different color, said Kaminski, but then they saw the food and forgot their shyness. The fish are actually more reserved when another diver enters the tank to feed them.

The dive on Tuesday was a kind of dress rehearsal for St. Nicholas Day on Wednesday, when the gift bringer officially visits the Multimar Wattforum and dives to the fish again at 3.00 pm. Multimar guests of all ages are invited to watch this pre-Christmas spectacle from the forum in front of the large aquarium, according to the Multimar Wattforum. They can also ask the diving Santa Claus questions via a microphone.

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1. Nikolaus, the Saint Nicholas known for his generous nature, will need to navigate the noisy beard of his costume during the dress rehearsal in Tönning, Germany.
2. Despite being slightly taken aback by Nikolaus's unusual attire, the Animals in the Schleswig-Holstein aquarium eagerly awaited their Christmas treats during the rehearsal.
3. The audience at the Multimar Wattforum in Tönning, Germany, is eagerly anticipating the dress rehearsal for Nikolaus's annual visit, as he prepares to dive into the aquarium to deliver gifts to the Fish.
4. The Aquarium in Schleswig-Holstein is not only home to various Fish species, but also to the tradition of Nikolaus visiting them during the festive season, a practice that dates back to the dress rehearsal on Tuesday.
5. The Dress rehearsal in Tönning was a success, as Nikolaus managed to deliver the treats to the Fish in the Aquarium without causing a stir, ensuring a smooth Christmas Day visit.

Source: www.stern.de