YOUNG TURTLE STRANDS ON CORNISH BEACH A young sea turtle has been rescued after stranding on a beach in Cornwall. The 20cms-long juvenile was discovered on Gwithian Beach near Hayle yesterday (Wednesday) and taken to Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium. The loggerhead turtle was found by David Fenwick stranded on the beach with a large number … Continued
BLUE REEF WELCOMES DEADLY DUO A pair of stonefish – the world’s most venomous fish species on the planet – has arrived at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium this week. Stonefish, which are also known as the goblinfish and the warty-ghoul. The poison is held in glands under 13 jagged spines running along the stonefish’s back. … Continued
FISHY STOCK-TAKE AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM The annual stock-take takes place from Saturday, January 8th to Sunday, January 9th at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium with their own version of a ‘fishy census!’ Throughout the weekend, staff at the award-winning aquarium are inviting visitors to volunteer to help spot and record the number of certain species … Continued
Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium is re-launching an expanded scheme to encourage more young families to visit over the winter months. ‘Toddler Tuesdays’ will be taking place every Tuesday until the end of January 2016 with one adult getting discounted entry of £7.50 with a child aged under three. There will also be 10% off all … Continued
Blue Reef, Newquay: Seasonal General Assistant January to September 2016 – weekend shifts Aspro Parks Group The Role Dive in and take your career to new depths at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay! We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person with a passion for guest interaction to join our energetic and vibrant team … Continued
A rescued giant iguana is thriving after being given a new home at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium. Nicknamed ‘Red’, the six-year-old green iguana faced an uncertain future after his previous owner could no longer look after him. However keepers at the Towan Promenade wildlife attraction were able to step in and offer the metre-long … Continued
A rare species of crab which is reputed to have been discovered by Christopher Columbus has gone on display at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium. Small groups of Columbus crabs have been washing up on the Cornish coastline, thousands of miles from their normal home along with exotic jellyfish and goose barnacles. Seven of the tiny … Continued
Marine experts at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium are warning beachgoers not to touch swarms of stranded jellyfish which are washing up along the Cornish coastline. A combination of storms and relatively mild weather are thought to have contributed to the sudden influx of mauve stinger jellyfish and ‘by the wind sailors’ – a type … Continued
A freshwater turtle has been rescued after being discovered apparently washed up on a Cornish beach. The musk turtle, which measures around seven centimetres in length, is recovering at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium after being spotted by a couple out walking on Crantock Beach. Aquarists believe the turtle, which cannot survive in seawater, may … Continued
Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium is inviting visitors to enjoy a Deeply Creepy experience during the October Half Term Holidays (Saturday, October 24th – Sunday, November 1st). Embark on a Halloween-themed voyage of discovery featuring awesome encounters with a cast of fishy fiends including deadly stonefish, moray eels, wolf fish, piranhas and stinging jellyfish. There’s a … Continued