MAGICAL MERMAID DAY FAQ: What sort of ticket will I need to buy to come to Magical Mermaid Day? You will need to purchase our normal Standard / Junior / Concession / Family / Groovy Grandparents tickets. Why not purchase your tickets online to get 10% off! How many mermaids will there be? We will … Continued
Over 800 million tonnes of plastic makes its way into our oceans every year! Plastic bags, nets, bottles, and more are damaging ocean environments and the creatures that live there. So, before you take your next dip in the ocean or start building sandcastles, can you spare two minutes to make a difference? We’re challenging … Continued
Dinosaurs had a good run of more than 180 million years, until an asteroid came along and wiped out life on the planet… Or did it? (That’s another question for another day.) While most life of earth met its demise during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction (also known as the K/T boundary), many marine families and … Continued
Its Shark Week and we’re celebrating by telling you all about our sharks. First up We have Wilma She’s the grandma of the Aquarium and lets all the others know by keeping them in check. Sand Tigers are unique in the shark world because they are the only species of shark to gulp air to … Continued
All aboard for our 20th anniversary! Since our opening in 1998, Blue Planet Aquarium has been inspiring encounters with incredible creatures and we’ve been the backdrop to countless cherished memories. 20 years on, as you’ll see, that role now spans generations and generations of guests. Happy Birthday to Us! We reached out to our lovely … Continued
Sharks are disappearing! These fascinating fish have been around for hundreds of millions of years – long before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth – but scientists have reported a drastic drop in their population in just the last generation. If you’re thinking “how can these ferocious apex predators possibly go extinct?”, you’ve come to the … Continued
We’ve unveiled our newest feature here at Blue Planet Aquarium thanks to our friends at Neston High School! Check it out here
Did you know that more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, and that the ocean is almost 4 billion years old? It’s an impressive attribute, sure – but it’s also responsible for controlling our climate and supporting our continued survival on this planet. In fact, the ocean is what sets us … Continued
Are you scared of sharks? If so, that’s too bad, because there are loads of bizarre but completely true facts about these deep-sea predators that you may find just as fascinating as the fictions. Although sharks have long been feared (and at times, even worshipped) by mankind, relatively little is known about these fascinating fish, … Continued
Conserving water has never been so important to our planet. Cutting back on water usage doesn’t only help conserve a valuable resource, but it will also lower your utility bill… Talk about a win-win situation!If you’re looking for some easy ways to help shrink your water footprint on World Water Day (and throughout the rest … Continued
