What Do Fish See?
There are so many things we don’t know about the inhabitants of the deep blue sea – however, we do know a lot of fish’s vision. Dive in!
Sharks On Our Shores: Eight Shark Species In North East Waters
Known to have a villainous reputation projected onto them by the film screen, sharks are one of the most fascinating species to swim in our oceans. They have been around for at least 450 million years, with over 500 species living in habitats across all four corners of the world. That even includes the coast … Continued
Six Ray-mantic Fish Facts To Impress Your Date On Valentine’s Day!
We’re now into the season of love here at Tynemouth Aquarium, so we thought we’d take this oppor-tuna-ty to show off some fin-tastic facts relating with some of our creatures and their romantic charm.
8 Clever Fish Species That Use Camouflage to Survive in the Ocean
Here are 8 of our favourite fish that use camouflage to survive in the ocean, some of which you can even see right here at Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth! Have a look below to see which incredible examples have made our list.
The Lethal Nature of Lionfish: What Makes These Fish So Dangerous in the Wild?
To help you get to grips with the incredible lionfish, we’re taking a look at what they are, where they’re found, and why they’ve sadly become such a big problem in several seas around the world.
What Are the Different Types of Seals and How Can You Tell the Difference?
Click here to learn more about seals, including how to spot them in the wild, in our comprehensive guide to these majestic marine mammals.
How Seals Have Evolved Over Time to Survive in The Wild
Here, we’ll take a look at the origins and evolution of seals, introducing the species they evolved from and detail how they adapted over time to survive in their surroundings.
Everything You Need to Know About Starfish
One of the most vibrant, fascinating creatures of its kind, there’s a lot more to starfish than just their unique look. There are all sorts of incredible facts and information about the starfish you might not know about.
Meet the Stonefish: The World’s Deadliest Fish
At Tynemouth Aquarium, we know how much our visitors love learning about dangerous species, and the stonefish is right up there among the most lethal residents of the deep. Here, we’ll be exploring what makes this fish so formidable.
6 fishy facts about our new River Giants
6 fishy facts about our new River Giants This October marked the opening of our amazing new River Giants exhibition. Bringing together tank-busting fish from rivers as far away as the Amazon. Not the kind of thing you could ever spot in the Tyne, Wear or Tees! Firstly, if you’ve not been to see the … Continued