ASSASSINS ON THE PROWL AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM Aquarists at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium are enlisting the help of assassin snails to hunt down unwanted visitors. The ‘assassins’ in question are actually a colony of killer assassin snails from South East Asia which have been brought in to control the numbers of pest snails in … 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
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
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