Visitors looking for aquatic escapism can head to SEA LIFE centres across England and Ireland from this weekend as doors reopen to visitors at eight locations. Teams in Birmingham, Blackpool, Brighton, Hunstanton, Manchester, Scarborough and Weymouth in England and Bray in the Republic of Ireland have been working behind the scenes to ensure a safe […]
A brand new coral reef exhibit is due to open at ZSL London Zoo this year, following the closure in 2019 of the Zoo’s aquarium after almost 100 years in operation. Visitors will be able to journey under the sea into a fascinating world of coral to find out all about these incredible invertebrates and […]
A brand new Aquarium dedicated to conserving threatened and extinct-in-the-wild freshwater fish opened at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this week. Ahead of the launch, award-winning wildlife photographer and BBC Countryfile expert Jack Perks captured some stunning shots of the Zoo’s newest residents. The new Aquarium – the first of its kind in the UK – includes […]
The Wildlife Trusts are calling on people to get involved with their Shoresearch citizen science project and record what they find on our coastline, beaches, rockpools and estuaries. Our seas are home to some fascinating and beautiful creatures, but we need to find out more about where they live to give them better protection. Starting […]
Nausicca, Europe’s largest aquarium located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, has enhanced two of its major marine exhibitions with spectacular new displays. Stopovers in the Mediterranean now features a space devoted entirely to shipwrecks, created to allow visitors – like a diver – to discover creatures that have made the underwater habitat their new home – including the […]
The UK’s first aquarium dedicated to conserving the world’s most endangered freshwater fish is due to open at ZSL Whipsnade this summer. Visitors will be able to explore ten of the planet’s most extreme and fascinating aquatic habitats, as they come face-to-face with some of the rarest and most unique fish species in existence. The […]
SEA LIFE Brighton is inviting families to unveil their inner superhero in a brand-new interactive adventure this half-term – Underwater Superheroes. As they navigate from tank to tank, guests will face challenges from SEA LIFE’s Super 5 subaquatic superheroes – starfish, shark, octopus, crab, and seahorse. Will you be able to spot the invisible camouflaged […]
Vets at Paignton Zoo in Devon have selected a number of striking x-rays to demonstrate just how eye-catching veterinary science can be. From mammals to reptiles, the x-rays – or radiographs – show animals with specific conditions, while others simply reveal the internal beauty of animal biology. The x-ray of the baby monkey inside its […]
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is offering guests an amazing opportunity to sleepover with sharks on selected dates throughout 2019. Ideal for families or groups, Sleeping with Sharks provides an unforgettable experience and a chance to become fully immersed in an underwater world to find out what fish get up to at night. Arrive from 6.30pm […]
Visit The Deep aquarium in Hull from 21 October and fully immerse yourself in a brand new interactive ocean experience. Digi:Sea is a family friendly exhibit that invites visitors to design an animal, upload it to the sketch ocean wall and watch as your very own creation becomes an animated work of art. Release your […]
SEA Life Brighton launches its newest installation, Claws, on 22nd April. The display welcomes a host of new shell-dwelling creatures including two statuesque Japanese spider crabs. The largest of the crabs, which were previously housed at Sea Life Helsinki, has a leg span of 1.3 metres and can grow to the size of a car. […]