Our new Common Octopus, Athena, has been settling into her new home. The common Octopus is an intelligent and curious creature, and today is a day to celebrate that! World Octopus Day, celebrated every year on October 8th, is a special occasion dedicated to one of the most fascinating creatures on our planet: the octopus. … Continued
Join us as we uncover the captivating traits of the majestic lionfish and dive into their mesmerizing world! The Lionfish’s Striking Appearance Known for their dramatic and ornate appearance, these fish boast a unique and captivating presence. With their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and long, flowing fins lionfish truly stand out. One of the most … Continued
World Ocean Day is a global event celebrated on the 8th of June every year to raise awareness about the crucial role oceans play in our lives and the need to protect them. With an aim to inspire action, the day encourages individuals and communities worldwide to come together and make a positive difference for … Continued
Meet the Curled Octopus If you’ve paid us a visit over the last couples weeks, you will have spotted our fantastic five curled octopuses. These cephalopods are renowned for their unique appearance and intriguing behaviours. It’s a good idea to make sure you walk around the aquarium more than once, so you can see them … Continued
Plastic pollution is a big issue that is affecting thousands of marine animals. We have seen this first hand with one of the loggerhead turtles that we have been rehabilitating. Luckily, our team managed to safely remove the plastic from the juvenile loggerhead turtle and hope it will now be able to eat more and … Continued
We’ve been rehabilitating three stranded juvenile loggerhead sea turtles! Last month, Jason, the first of the three turtles, was found by locals on Friday 13th January. As our team of Aquarists was caring for Jason, two more turtles were found stranded on beaches in the South West, one at Widemouth Bay near Bude and the … Continued
This February half-term, join us as you discover there are plenty of fish in the sea! Whether you’re with your sole mate, or looking for a fun family day out, joining us at the Aquarium is a perfect choice. Enjoy spotting our perfect pairs as you embark on an underwater journey, and make sure to … Continued
Last week, Omiros, our rescue Loggerhead Sea Turtle, (Caretta caretta), had his bi-annual vet visit. Rescued off the coast of Greece in 2007, the 40 plus year old turtle has been living with us at Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay since 2009. It’s important for Omiros to have regular health checks so we know he’s healthy. … Continued
Our giant Pacific octopus, Scooby, (Enteroctopus dofleini) tricked one of our aquarists into giving him two dinners! Scooby is a 2-and-a-half-year-old giant Pacific octopus who is one of our well-known residents here. Giant Pacific octopuses have large, complex brains and well-developed nervous systems, with the capacity for long-term memory, learning, tool use and problem-solving. While … Continued
Well done to everyone that entered our Half Term Turtle Event competitions! We’ve selected our winners!: Congratulations Katie Harrison & Grace Harvey we’ve chosen your name suggestion “Tallulah” for our recently rescued Turtle!… Huge Congratulations to Trista Jean-Smith who correctly guessed the number of Turtle eggs in our nest as 103!!! You’ve won a … Continued