Tortoises are among the most fascinating-looking creatures on the planet, with their large shells being an iconic aspect of their physiology. It’s not just their shells that make them fascinating though – there’s a lot more than meets the eye for these creatures who are spread throughout the world. Together, we’re going to explore some … Continued
Most often found leaping across tree branches in rainforests around the world, monkeys are primates, which means that they’re members of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals alongside humans and apes. These cheeky creatures are social butterflies with heaps of personality, which is why in this blog, we’ll be giving you step-by-step instructions … Continued
As one of the oldest classes of animals, fish are an incredibly diverse group, with masses of variation in size, shape and colour. These characteristics are designed to help them fit into their environment – for example, A fish may need to be small enough to hide in the reefs they call home or have … Continued
Stingrays are some of the most unique sea creatures that exist today. They are known for their friendly expression and sharp, stingingbarbs making them a particular standout creature at Tynemouth Aquarium. Although they are rather slim, their shape cannot be mistaken for anything else, with wide wings that allow them to gracefully glide through the … Continued
Did you know that there are all kinds of fascinating structures that can be created in our oceans and seas? From deep tunnel systems to coves, it’s amazing to learn about how and why they form. Coves are pretty common in coastal areas. They’re created through erosion, but what exactly does that mean? Let’s take … Continued
The ocean is home to an abundance of sea creatures, most of whom are truly fascinating and have unique features in order to help them survive their environment. However, marine life also extends to a vast array of plants that have also evolved and developed to get the most out of their aquatic home. These … Continued
Learn more about one of the world’s most famous rivers, the Mississippi!
Here are our top tips on how to make reading fun for kids. And since we’re all about marine animals, we’ve also included a few of our favourite ocean-themed reads that your fish-mad youngster may like to try.
We’ve put together a devilishly tricky halloween brainteaser, testing your knowledge of scary movies and abstract thinking skills.
We have plenty of beautiful creatures at Blue Reef Tynemouth. However, did you know that the UK coastal waters are home to large populations of scintillating sea creatures too? So hold your breath (though not for as long as one of our cownose seals, who can manage 25 minutes between gasps), as we take you … Continued