There is something about Newquay. A place that, when bathed by sunlight, carries charm with the same ease its local surfing community carry their boards to the edge of the Atlantic. A place that offers effortless Cornish grace yet swaggers like a Gallagher brother. A place where the undeniable scent of pasty hangs marmalade thick … Continued
What happens in the aquarium, no longer stays in the aquarium! The tides have changed, the doors flung wide, the sharing season is in session! Today we meet Megan. Forging a career borne from a love of animals, she can be found here at Blue Reef Aquarium building bonds from rocky starts with various octopus’ … Continued
We’re back! Another outing for the Spotlight Series that casts light on insights across our dedicated, tireless team here at Blue Reef Aquarium. Today, we meet an aquarist named Owen. You might have seen him busy around the place here at Blue Reef, taking care of myriad creatures, keeping vital cogs vitally oiled, and occasionally … Continued
Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay has joined forces with Cornwall Libraries to champion the new ‘Loyalty Card Scheme that launched early 2026. The scheme has been created to encourage children and adults to visit their local library all year round. The premise is that after borrowing books, attending events and clubs, or using library computers, users … Continued
Our new Common Octopus, Athena, has been settling into her new home. The common Octopus is an intelligent and curious creature, and today is a day to celebrate that! World Octopus Day, celebrated every year on October 8th, is a special occasion dedicated to one of the most fascinating creatures on our planet: the octopus. … Continued
Join us as we uncover the captivating traits of the majestic lionfish and dive into their mesmerizing world! The Lionfish’s Striking Appearance Known for their dramatic and ornate appearance, these fish boast a unique and captivating presence. With their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and long, flowing fins lionfish truly stand out. One of the most … Continued
World Ocean Day is a global event celebrated on the 8th of June every year to raise awareness about the crucial role oceans play in our lives and the need to protect them. With an aim to inspire action, the day encourages individuals and communities worldwide to come together and make a positive difference for … Continued
Meet the Curled Octopus If you’ve paid us a visit over the last couples weeks, you will have spotted our fantastic five curled octopuses. These cephalopods are renowned for their unique appearance and intriguing behaviours. It’s a good idea to make sure you walk around the aquarium more than once, so you can see them … Continued
Plastic pollution is a big issue that is affecting thousands of marine animals. We have seen this first hand with one of the loggerhead turtles that we have been rehabilitating. Luckily, our team managed to safely remove the plastic from the juvenile loggerhead turtle and hope it will now be able to eat more and … Continued
We’ve been rehabilitating three stranded juvenile loggerhead sea turtles! Last month, Jason, the first of the three turtles, was found by locals on Friday 13th January. As our team of Aquarists was caring for Jason, two more turtles were found stranded on beaches in the South West, one at Widemouth Bay near Bude and the … Continued