Aquarists from the Blue Reef Aquarium took part in a mock whale and dolphin rescue on Newquay’s Towan Beach. The rescue was part of a day-long marine mammal medic training programme organised by British Divers Marine Life Rescue. Volunteers are taught how to identify the most commonly seen whales, dolphins and seals in UK waters … Continued

Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium has begun work on a unique new display for their giant Pacific octopus. The new feature, which has been designed by marine biologists, will include a series of environmental enrichment initiatives and also enable greater interaction between aquarists and the octopus. Themed as a rusting shipwreck, the display will feature underwater … Continued

Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium has unveiled a new display dedicated to the stars of Finding Nemo. The new 500-litre display has been deliberately created for younger visitors to enjoy and features a host of the real life fish which inspired the film’s characters. Among the exotic species on display are humbug damselfish, royal grammas, yellow … Continued

Delighted keepers at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium are celebrating the birth of a dozen rare seahorses. The babies are members of what’s believed to be the world’s largest species of seahorse – the Australian big-belly – which can reach in excess of 20cms. The youngsters, which measure only a few centimetres in length, are the … Continued