Earth is 71% water, with 5 huge oceans covering the majority of the Earth. The smaller, shallower cousins of the oceans are the seas, which generally hug the land and are home to an incredible number of marine creatures. Today, we’re going to be looking at the Sea of Cortez, detailing everything from its location … Continued
Rubbish ends up in our oceans in various ways, but some of the most common reasons are littering and improper disposal of items. Since many materials can take years to decompose, this can cause problems that threaten marine conservation. Approximately 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic are floating around on the surface of the sea. When … Continued
Are you a big fan of getting creative while also learning a thing or two about the exciting creatures on our planet? You’ve come to the right place! At Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, we’re dedicated to sharing the ins and outs of all the marine creatures that call our waters home, including the clownfish. If … Continued
The Great British weather is renowned for its fickle nature. One minute, it’s beautiful sunshine, and the next, it’s chucking it down with little-to-no notice! If you find yourself in this predicament, we’ve got you covered with our top 8 things to do in Portsmouth, come rain or shine! Things to do in Portsmouth Portsmouth … Continued
At Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, we hope you’re well and truly getting into the Christmas spirit. But if you feel like you could use an extra sprinkle of festive magic, we have just the thing to help! While Santa Claus is busy checking his ‘naughty or nice’ list of names, we thought we’d put together … Continued
The sea is full of spooky creatures, with the deep, dark depths showcasing some of the most eye-catching creatures on the planet from goblin sharks to anglerfish. Today, though, we’re going to take a look at animals that might not look so creepy, but they certainly have spooky names straight from a horror movie! This … Continued
Reptiles date back over 300 million years, with extinct ancestors such as the cotylosaurs looking remarkably similar to reptiles you might find today. Their extensive history means they’re incredibly diverse and widespread, inhabiting every continent except the freezing-cold Antarctica. From turtles to snakes, crocodiles to geckos, reptiles are fascinating creatures with a range of unique … Continued
Sharks are known to be some of the oldest species of animals on the planet, even predating trees on planet Earth! Due to this, sharks are a varied group of animals, each looking vastly different from the next! One such example of this is the California horn shark, that has adapted its horn-like spines over … Continued
Blue Reef Portsmouth is proud to partner with local charities that help to protect and safeguard the natural world on our doorstep. That includes the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a charity that has worked tirelessly to protect our neighbouring wild spaces for over 60 years. Here, we’re taking the opportunity to introduce … Continued
At Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, we’re teeming with fascinating creatures – some you may already recognise, but some you may not know so much about. While some of our more well-known species are great for attracting both kids and adults, it’s important to shine the spotlight of some of our lesser-known creatures that deserve equal … Continued