Pokemon or Sea Cucumber?
Back in 2019, Oceana en México posted a Twitter thread likening various nudibranchs or sea cucumbers to characters from the Pokemon franchise. The conservation organization is dedicated to protecting and …
Skegness Shark Heads to France in Search of Romance
Skegness Aquarium’s much-loved zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), Nudge, has made the 430-mile trip to Paris in search of love. Leaving Skegness Aquarium for life on the continent, the once-solitary zebra …
UAE on Course to Unveil the World’s Largest Aquarium
The United Arab Emirates is no stranger to massive construction. Just look at Dubai – a city with a skyscraper-filled skyline dominated by the 830-metre-tall Burj Khalifa. However, it’s Abu …
Your Aquarium Is Proud to Support Project Piaba
Many of the aquarium fish that we keep today are captive-bred. That’s generally good news for the planet’s delicate natural ecosystems and wild populations of countless aquatic species. The fishkeeping …
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 …
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 …
Exploring One Million Corals for Colombia
The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the …
Scientists Catch the World’s Largest-Ever Freshwater Fish
Scientists in Cambodia have caught what’s believed to be the world’s biggest-ever freshwater fish. Prehistoric species notwithstanding, the 300kg stingray landed in the Mekong River is the largest freshwater fish …