Blue Planet Aquarium Closes Temporarily in Response to COVID-19 As a precautionary measure and in an effort to protect the health and safety of staff and visitors, Blue Planet Aquarium is temporarily closed to the public to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Aquarium will be closed to the public starting 23/03/2020. While there … Continued
Blue Planet Aquarium Directors letter Hello Visitor, Blue Planet Aquarium would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all of our visitors in response to ongoing Coronavirus (COVID 19) situation. We want you to feel as safe and comfortable as possible when you visit us. … Continued
Did you know sharks come in lots of different shapes and sizes? In fact, there are over 500 species of sharks across the world. With the smallest sharks reaching a tiny 20cm in length, to the biggest spanning 60 feet long, these jawsome creatures look quite different depending on what ocean they like to swim in.Want … Continued
For us humans, love is one of the most important things in our lives. From a dozen red roses and a kiss under the mistletoe to more modern methods. Such as heart emojis and dating apps, our lives are dominated by the search for a partner and the symbols of romance. But we’re not the … Continued
Plastic is a cheap useful material that has transformed our lives over the past few decades. From water bottles to smartphones, plastic is always at our fingertips. But, it also causes enormous harm to the environment, plastic pollution is particularly damaging our oceans. Our Ocean Covering over 70% of the planet, the ocean provides a … Continued
CHROMIS Known for their bright colours, Chromis are one of the less-aggressive species of damselfish. Considered to be playful in their nature. Chromis are a much-anticipated addition to Blue Planet. Providing vibrancy and colour to our underwater world. Only growing to around 4” they tend to form large shoals. Large shoals are a wonderfully enjoyable … Continued
Little Fish – Big pond! It’s an exciting time here at Blue Planet Aquarium! This week we have had the arrival of a very mischievous and beautiful Queen Triggerfish! This guy used to live in a much smaller tank, where he was one of the bigger fish in a small tank, The Krakatoa Exhibit in … Continued
We’re in full Christmas mode here at Blue Planet Aquarium. Our very own Scuba Santa is diving in our tank at 12:00 every day (13:00 on weekends). Plus there’s a Christmas storytime every weekend. Join our trail the Twelve Days of Christmas and follow the clues for the chance to win an annual pass. We’re … Continued
The idea of diving with sharks can bring a mix of feelings. A little fear but also excitement to get up close and personal with these fascinating underwater creatures. There’s nothing more memorable than going beneath the surface and experiencing the beauty of these animals up close. But when it comes to Blue Planet’s shark dives, … Continued
Here at Blue Planet, we love our sharks. From the Sand Tiger to the Blacktip Reef Shark, we’ve all got our favourites, but do you love them just as much as us? For the chance to WIN A FREE FAMILY TICKET for 5, all you need to do is… Film a short video telling us … Continued
