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

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

we’ve created an informative intro to ocean conservation, detailing the key facts and most crucial information to help get you up to speed with this most important topic.

Across the world, coral reefs play an essential part in the lives of humans and aquatic wildlife alike. They protect our coasts and communities, sustain ecosystems, provide food for millions of people, and are helping us beat diseases and medical conditions. Here are some of the top reasons that coral reefs are so important, and … Continued

What can you do to help protect our marine environments? Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth strives to help the environment, and we encourage all of our visitors to do the same. Take on board our top tips below, and don’t forget you can always get in touch for more advice on how you can help. Reduce … Continued

You’d be surprised how easy it is to help protect the environment by changing just a few things in your daily routine. Check out our easy tips to find out how you can help natural habitats, animals and the general environment in your area (and beyond!). Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Reducing your carbon footprint is … Continued