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Future events
The annual stock-take takes place this weekend at Blue Reef with our very own 'fishy census!'
In celebration of the amazing octopus, join us for Suckers Weekend. Discover how these fascinating creatures have adapted to survive in our oceans.
Discover more about the smelliest, squidgiest and slimiest marine animals and why their disgusting habits are essential for surviving in the depths.
Celebrate Mother's Day and come along to Blue Reef and find out all about fishy mums including Brown Nose our Otter mum of 13! Also every Mum with a full paying child and a guidebook gets in absolutely free!
National Science Week is an annual event to celebrate science and highlight its importance to our every day lives. All week Blue Reef is offering you the chance to take part in some observational and hands-on experiments around the aquarium.
As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness, Blue Reef is running a competition in association with local and national conservation groups to highlight the environmental issues facing our marine world.
Blue Reef is proud of its pioneering captive breeding programmes. This Easter, discover the different breeding strategies animals have adopted to survive in the marine world and meet some of our new arrivals in the Blue Reef Nursery.
From stingrays to sharks, deadly stone fish to piranhas the aquatic world is divided into the hunters and the hunted. Discover the amazing techniques different species have evolved to catch their prey and come face to face with the oceans' ultimate predators - the sharks!
From comical hermit crabs and 'fashion-conscious' decorator crabs to giant lobsters and crayfish, this exciting feature offers a fascinating insight into the incredible world of crustaceans. Follow the Claws Trail and quiz to discover all about these amazing armour-plated creatures.
Despite their reputation as man-eaters, sharks worldwide are under increasing threat from man. Learn all about the secret world of these amazing creatures and what we can do to help protect them in the wild. Regular talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the week.
World Ocean Day is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the marine environment. Come and join Blue Reef's day of activities and be part of a worldwide celebration of the planet's seas and oceans.
A selection of sea-going super dads are taking centre stage this weekend at Blue Reef. Along with talks and a special guided tours focussing on the aquarium's hard-working fathers, Blue Reef is also showcasing some real fishy father figures including clownfish, banggai cardinal fish and the famous seahorse
Swashbuckling fun for younger visitors - discover all about pirates, privateers and buccaneers. There's storytelling sessions, workshops, flag designing classes and even special talks about some real life pirates. Staff will be in full piratical costume to really help visitors get into the mood.