Aquarium Ranked Top Among Favourite Dating Spots
The best place to take a first date, according to Bristolians, is the local aquarium. Bars, cafes, and restaurants have long been go-to dating spots. But what if someone wants …
Soaring Temperatures Threaten Med’s Marine Ecosystems
Rising temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea are reportedly attracting new fish species like never before. Sea temperatures in the region have risen 5°C above what’s generally considered normal for this …
Canadian Museum Goes in Search of an Ecuadorian River Monster
Forget fishing for a second. Because when it comes to bringing big fish from Ecuador to Canada’s prestigious Royal Ontario Museum, catching them is only the beginning. Much more work …
Can Science Make Fish Happier?
Skoltech researchers and their Russian and Norwegian colleagues have investigated the effect of ozonation on the organic compounds dissolved in recirculating water at a fish farm. Published in the Science …
Sticklebacks May Learn from Other Fish (and Teach Their Offspring)
Stickleback fish may be able to pass on socially acquired information about a predator to their offspring. In all organisms, life experience and environment—such as diet and exposure to pollution—can …
Inside the West Country Farm Using Fish Poop to Grow Food
A Somerset aquaponics farm, where the water and waste from fish are used to grow crops, is encouraging people to be more self-sustainable. Bioaqua Farm in Blackford, near Wedmore, keeps …
Octopus Goes out for Dinner and Leaves Aquarium Staff Frantic
An octopus who decided he wouldn’t wait for his dinner caused something of a flap when he was found missing. Staff at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport were …
Leeds Is so Hot That Tropical World Is Closing (but Only for Two Days)
As the current record-breaking UK heatwave persists, even the always-balmy Tropical World is being forced to close its doors for the welfare of its animals and staff. Leeds is so …
Understanding the Amazon’s Plethora of Freshwater Stingray Species
To the casual observer, the rivers of the Amazon rainforest could be mistaken for the ocean. They teem with stingrays, pufferfish, and needlefish – all more commonly associated with marine …
Blagdon Launches Insect-Based Pond Fish Food
Interpet has launched a new recipe food for pond fish under the Blagdon brand made from insects and small crustaceans. Blagdon Fit & Wild Pond Sticks are fishmeal-free and contain …
How to Properly Maintain a Fish Tank
Properly and successfully maintaining an aquarium can be a daunting prospect, especially for new fishkeepers. What’s most important is that maintenance is carried out regularly and on a routine, scheduled …