Algae. It’s something everyone has heard of, but do you know what it is? Lots of people would guess that it’s a plant, while others might take a punt and say that it’s an animal. They’d all be wrong. So, what is algae? How does it grow? And is it good or bad for our … Continued
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Click here to learn more about seals, including how to spot them in the wild, in our comprehensive guide to these majestic marine mammals.
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.
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 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