Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium will be embarking on a mission of deep sea discovery as part of British Science Week (March 13th – 22nd). British Science Week (BSW) is a 10-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths – featuring fascinating, entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages. … Continued
An aquarist at Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay who was sponsored not to speak for an entire day has raised more than £450 for a local animal rescue centre. Jenny Youngs successfully completed a full day at work at the Towan Promenade aquarium without talking once. She took the temporary vow of silence to raise … Continued
Visitors to Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to find out more about some of the aquatic world’s most fearsome inhabitants during a special Predators Week event running throughout the Half Term Holidays (February 14th – 22nd) The predators in question range from slow-moving starfish and poison-tipped lionfish to stingrays and tropical sharks. Visitors … Continued
An aquarist at Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay is aiming not to speak for an entire day next month to raise money for a local animal rescue centre. Jenny Youngs, who plans to wear a sign around her neck and carry a notepad and pen to help her communicate, is hoping visitors will support … Continued
A poorly puffer fish which was donated to Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium has delighted staff by piling on the pounds over the festive period. When he arrived at the Towan Promenade aquarium after being donated, along with several other tropical marine fish, Trevor the white-spotted puffer fish was looking decidedly under the weather. He was … Continued
Newquay’s Bue Reef Aquarium will be literally overrun with Father Christmases this weekend when it plays host to the annual Santa Beach Run. Taking place on Saturday, December 20th, the run is expected to attract hundreds of participants – all dressed as Santa – to raise funds for Cornwall Hospice Care. The aquarium, which overlooks … Continued
Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium is re-launching an expanded scheme to encourage more young families to visit over the winter months. ‘Toddler Tuesdays’ will be taking place during school term time from now until February 13th 2015. Visitors with pre-school children can take advantage of a special reduced admission price of just £7. The offer will operate … Continued
Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium is really getting in to the ‘Fish-mas’ spirit with a series of festive fun events starting this weekend (Saturday, December 13th). Visitors to the Towan Promenade attraction will be greeted by a special festive-themed clownfish display which comes complete with underwater Christmas tree, baubles, a mini sub-aquatic Santa and even gift-wrapped … Continued
A quartet of southern stingrays has been born at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium. Newquay has been so successful breeding this particular species of stingray in captivity it has been able to provide captive-bred individuals to a number of other UK aquariums. The aquarium now plans to halt its breeding programme to avoid any unwanted additional … Continued
Visitors to Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium will be able uncover the secrets behind the myths and legends of the deep as part of a special October Half Term event which runs from Saturday, October 25th until Sunday, November 2nd . ‘Sea Monsters – Myths and Legends’ celebrates sea monsters, past and present, including Morgawr, Cornwall’s … Continued