Aquarium News Round-Up: May 2024
Between aquarium maintenance visits for existing and new customers and several big tank installs, it’s been a jam-packed month for us all at Your Aquarium! It’s also been a busy …
What’s the Biggest Sea Life Centre in the UK?
People ask us all the time for public aquarium recommendations. These attractions can be hit or miss, so we’d always recommend reading online reviews before splashing out on a visit. …
UK Public Aquarium Named One of Europe’s Best
Europe is home to various world-class zoos and aquariums. From countryside safaris to city zoos, Blooloop recently compiled a list of the top 17 such visitor attractions in the region. …
Flagship Public Aquarium Kicks off 2024 in Fine Form
London’s famous Sea Life aquarium has started 2024 in fine form with its annual clean and count. This week, aquarists at London’s famous Sea Life aquarium on the South Bank …
South Korea Outlaws Captive Whales and Dolphins
Aquariums in Korea are now banned from buying new cetaceans for display. According to The Korea Times, effective today, the Republic of Korea has banned public aquariums in the East …
Global Saltwater Aquarium Trade Valued at £1.69 Billion
New research published in Science Advances values the global marine aquarium trade at $2.15 billion. A paper newly published in Science Advances and led by University of Portsmouth professor Gordon …
Fishkeeping News Round-Up: November 2023
It’s been a busy month for fishkeeping news and stories. From a closer look at Florida’s tropical aquarium fish farming industry to ‘Secrets of the Aquarium’ starting on BBC2 and …
‘Secrets of the Aquarium’ Starts Tonight on BBC2
The new TV documentary series ‘Secrets of the Aquarium’ begins airing this evening on BBC2. Back in June last year, we shared the exciting news that the BBC had commissioned …
Local Council Joins Nationwide Efforts to Ban Pets as Prizes
Bolton Council has joined over 80 other local authorities in seeking an outright government ban on giving away goldfish and other pets as prizes. Earlier this year, we wrote about …
Shoal Seeks Local Fish Shops for New Fundraising Effort
Conservation organisation Shoal is looking for local fish shops, aquarium retailers, and a corporate sponsor for its latest fundraising campaign. Conservation organisation Shoal exists to engage the public and other …
Off-Course Dolphin Saved by Lake District Aquarium
The Lake District Coast Aquarium has rescued a dolphin stranded on a local beach close to Maryport. The Lake District Coast Aquarium received a desperate call late yesterday afternoon about …
Environment Agency Stages Fishy River Rescue
It’s been a particularly hot couple of weeks, even in our usually chilly rivers. Although things have now cooled down, last weekend’s high temperatures saw the Environment Agency stage an …
Local Schoolgirl Picked to Become Sea Life Rockpool Ranger
Sea Life Blackpool has appointed a local schoolgirl as its first-ever ‘Rockpool Ranger’ – the aquarium’s official voice on conservation, marine life protection, and more. Local schoolgirl Ellie Speight has …
Red-Bellied Piranhas Return to Chester Zoo
After more than 30 piranha-less years, Chester Zoo has welcomed dozens of red-bellies to one of its aquariums. Last week, dozens of red-bellied piranhas moved into Chester Zoo’s ever-popular Central …
RSPCA Re-Launches #NoFunAtTheFair Goldfish Campaign
The UK’s largest animal welfare charity has re-launched its #NoFunAtTheFair campaign against goldfish as prizes. The RSPCA, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity, is once again calling for an outright …
Tropical Fish Declared Among the Most Eco-Friendly Pets
New research published in the Journal of Fish Biology finds that owning a tropical aquarium is more environmentally friendly than keeping a cat or dog. Researchers Declare Tropical Fish Among …
Plans Underway for a New Public Aquarium in Gibraltar
British Overseas Territory Gibraltar looks set to get a new public aquarium at its natural harbour, Rosia Bay. All being well, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is getting an …
World Oceans Day 2023: Tides Are Changing
“Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing” is the theme for this year’s World Oceans Day 2023, today, Thursday, the 8th of June. Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing The ocean covers over …
AI Set to Safeguard UK Rivers Against Invasive Fish Species
A Norwegian system of AI-powered river gates looks set to protect British waters from the growing threat of harmful non-native fish species. British waters have long faced threats from invasive, …
World’s Largest Aquarium to Open Next Month
Last year, we wrote about how the UAE was on course to unveil the world’s largest aquarium. And now, there’s a date: Tuesday, the 23rd of May, 2023. Island location? …