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? …
How to Use an Aquarium to Teach Kids About Conservation
Teaching kids about conservation is vital in today’s world. One fun and effective way to do so is through aquariums. With climate change, pollution, and environmental destruction rising, it’s essential …
The Pioneering Fish House: A Look at the World’s First Public Aquarium (1853)
The Fish House in London arguably represents the world’s most historically important public aquarium. It was the first public aquarium ever built, constructed in 1853. At the time, it was …
Is Your Goldfish Happy?
Ask any number of people, and you’ll quickly find that owning a pet goldfish is a right of passage as a child. Colourful, perceived to be easy to care for, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …