Have you ever wondered what your ‘sand sleeping’ wrasse might be doing on a night? This might help. Reader Derek Gillespie got in touch to share this picture of his Peacock Wrasse that was sleeping in the substrate right next to the front glass of his tank. Share:FacebookTwitterEmail
Reef News
Aquatic Trade Body Backs UK Government’s Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Campaign
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) Chief Executive will attend a reception at the Natural History Museum 12 February hosted by The Rt Hon William Hague, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and the Rt Hon Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which launches an international conference on illegal wildlifeRead More
SAIA Success
The Sustainable Aquarium Industry Association (SAIA) says it is ending 2013 with celebrations: after 10 years of a convoluted and politically complex process, with heated debates and severe opposition, the West Hawaii Rules Package was signed into law by the Governor recently. While West Hawaii has now an adequately managed aquarium fishery, SAIA says “WeRead More
Zebra Shark at The Deep
A female zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) has hatched at The Deep, Hull’s award-winning aquarium, a first of its kind for the attraction. The shark, which was only 23cm long (72 grams) upon hatching, is growing steadily. Share:FacebookTwitterEmail
City of (Aqua)culture!
It’s been a great two weeks for Hull, having been awarded The City of Culture for 2017 and now Hull’s biggest tourist attraction, The Deep, has been named as the world’s second best aquarium by a Canadian web site www.therichest.com. Share:FacebookTwitterEmail
Zebra Shark Embryo Footage Released
The Deep is excited to announce video evidence of a baby zebra shark growing inside a recently laid egg, from its female zebra shark. Following recent mating behaviour, The Deep’s curator, Katy Duke, was delighted to find a zebra shark egg in The Deep’s Endless Oceans display. It had a yolk inside, leading to veryRead More
Help make the 20th annual Beachwatch Big Weekend the biggest ever!
Be part of the only UK wide beach clean that not just picks up litter but records where it comes from too. If you’re looking for an excuse to get out on a beach in September when most people are turning their attentions to more indoor pursuits, then the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) may haveRead More
Porky the Porcupine Fish Gets New Home at Aquarium
A giant porcupine fish is settling in to a new home at Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks after being donated by a member of the public. The fish, named Porky, is one of three large marine species which were given to the aquarium by an amateur fishkeeper. Share:FacebookTwitterEmail
New SAIA Video on YouTube
The Sustainable Industry Aquarium Association (SAIA) has published a new video entitled Aquarium Fishery Methods in Indonesia. <p”>You can find the video on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVWhwbb9h2I Share:FacebookTwitterEmail
Half-term Fun at the National Marine Aquarium
Visitors to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth this half term will be able to learn more about the journey from the depths of the ocean to the dinner table, with a week of activities dedicated to sustainable seafood. Those coming to explore can join in with a host of free activities, as wellRead More
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