A Hampshire fisherman has hauled up a bizarre white lobster in his pots. The white crustacean, which has been nicknamed Lizzie in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday, was landed by fisherman Dan Langford of Langford Lobsters at a secret location off Selsey Bill. Realising its rarity, he contacted aquarists at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium … Continued

A colony of toxic fire bellied toads has delighted keepers at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium by laying eggs. It’s the first time the amphibians have spawned and aquarists are hoping this will prove to be a lucky leap year. The toads were originally part of a group of more than 50 that were born at … Continued

Aquarists at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium are confident love is in the water after two of their scarlet-coloured skunk shrimps paired up over the Valentine’s weekend. The scarlet, or skunk cleaner shrimp, which gets its common names from its brightly-coloured body and the white stripe which runs down its back, is widespread in the Red … Continued

Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium is looking after a dozen newborn sharks and rays after an unexpected New Year baby boom. In the past few weeks two thornback skates, two bull huss sharks and eight catsharks have all hatched out, and experts at the Southsea aquarium are confident more are on their way. The sharks and … Continued

A family of otters at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium is enjoying some early festive cheer thanks to their keepers. Staff have been hard at work preparing their own ‘otterly’ delicious version of a Christmas dinner and have even been wrapping up special yuletide gifts for the highly intelligent mammals. Among the items on the Christmas … Continued

A family of otters at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium are enjoying their own version of trick or treat in the shape of carved pumpkins filled with tasty surprises. The pumpkins, which were carved by keepers and filled with a selection of tasty treats, have proved to be hugely popular with the aquarium’s Asian short clawed … Continued

Marine experts at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium are celebrating after the successful hatching of a British shark. It’s the first time a Bull Huss shark has been born at the Southsea attraction and the tiny baby – measuring less than 12cm in length – is doing well. It was born after an eight-month incubation inside … Continued

A pair of rescued frilled dragons are settling in to their new home at Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium. The bizarre-looking lizards, which inspired one of the most famous scenes in the film ‘Jurassic Park’, get their name from their large neck frills. When the lizard feels threatened, it produces a startling display; gaping its mouth, … Continued