With over 70% of the planet covered by water, it’s no wonder there are parts of it that we haven’t been able to fully explore. For this reason, it’s almost impossible to determine the exact number of species living in the vast oceans. Throughout history, marine biologists, conservationists and everyone in between have spent their … Continued
So, you’re looking to become a marine biologist? Wise choice! Here at Blue Planet Aquarium, we have the pleasure of working with some of the UK’s leading marine biologists and Zoologists, so have gotten to know firsthand how the profession works and what a rewarding role it can be. Before you get you dive in … Continued
It’s hard to picture the ocean without the wonderful colours and shapes of the coral reef. And, if we’re being honest, we really wouldn’t want to! As well as adding colour and variety to the already massive number of species in our waters, they’re massively important to sea life for a few different reasons. From … Continued
Here, we’ll be swimming through the different levels of the ocean food chain, looking at how it works, and what would happen if the chain was disrupted.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of those precious few places on Earth that must be seen to be believed.
The Pufferfish of Blue Planet Aquarium capture the adoration of many of our visitors. These cute-looking, smiley fish make almost everyone melt and want to take a picture with them. They are a type of fish people have always found fascinating. With characters such as Bloat, the Porcupine Puffer from Finding Nemo. You’ll even find … Continued
The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is regarded as the largest known species of Octopus. They have an average arm span of around 4m across and weigh in at roughly 50kg. They can grow even larger, with a deceased GPO being found in the wild weighing a whooping 272kg! Giant Pacific Octopus habitats Native throughout … Continued
If you’re thinking about coming to our Predators event this half term, you’ll be relieved to know that the sharks, caimans and piranhas we have on show are safely behind glass. However, should you ever find yourself swimming in the sea, or splashing around in a river somewhere exotic, just remember you could be seconds … Continued
Octopuses don’t live on land. As a result, you might never have seen a live one before. You may also never encounter one in the wild as long as you live. The fact that octopuses are not terrestrial animals can contribute to the ignorance many people have about them. How much do you know about … Continued
