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In May 2019, the UK Parliament declared a climate emergency, becoming the first national parliament to do this. This comes after decades of industrial pollution being released into the atmosphere and oceans. With an increasingly unpredictable climate as a result of pollution, the frequency of natural disasters is only going to increase if no action … Continued
Our planet contains a medley of different habitats, all shaped by things like weather and water. Thanks to these environments, there are plenty of areas where diverse lifeforms can thrive. From the chilly polar regions to tropical rainforests, you might be wondering why and how these different habitats exist. Here, we’ll walk you through everything … Continued
Although people’s perspective of sharks can vary greatly, from fearing them to worshipping them, relatively little is known about these fascinating fish. This has led marine experts to study them in depth to gain a better understanding of their anatomy, history, behaviour and more. If you have a budding marine biologist at home, then we … Continued
Sharks are an incredibly ancient species that have been around for millions of years, even outliving the dinosaurs and placing themselves as one of the most important species within the planet’s ecosystem. But scientists have reported a drastic drop in their population in just the last generation. If you’re thinking “how can these ferocious apex … Continued
The Pufferfish of Blue Planet Aquarium capture the adoration of many of our visitors. These cute-looking, smiley fish make almost everyone melt and want to take a picture with them. They are a type of fish people have always found fascinating. With characters such as Bloat, the Porcupine Puffer from Finding Nemo. You’ll even find … Continued
There’s an important question, that’s troubled people for a long time, which are better Dinosaurs or Sharks? In this post we’ll go through some examples of both, to help answer this age-old question. We’ll look at a variety of factors, such as how long have they existed? Which is bigger? The most famous? Which is … Continued
The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is regarded as the largest known species of Octopus. They have an average arm span of around 4m across and weigh in at roughly 50kg. They can grow even larger, with a deceased GPO being found in the wild weighing a whooping 272kg! Giant Pacific Octopus habitats Native throughout … Continued
What to expect from birthday parties at Blue Planet Birthday parties at Blue Planet really make a splash! Have up-close encounters with animals that you wouldn’t regularly meet (unless you’re an annual pass holder!) in a unique setting. We’ll break it down for you step by step! Arrival at the aquarium When you arrive a … Continued
Arranging a school trip to Blue Planet We aim to make it as easy as possible for educators to arrange their school trips. Our downloadable educational packs contain all the information you need including risk assessments. Further, we can even arrange a visit for your own risk assessment if you’d like. The aquarium is easy … Continued
Meet Dave. He has a very important job. He is the Curator of Blue Planet Aquarium. What is a Curator? Firstly, it might be worth us asking the question, what is a Curator? The dictionary definition is “the custodian of a collection.” That’s exactly what they do in Blue Planet. The Curator oversees the well-being … Continued
