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The oceans are full of marine life that we still don’t know much about, and there’s no doubt a number of species that you’ve never heard of! One such creature is the archerfish, which is a very unique species indeed. Archerfish (Labrus jaculator) belong to a tropical fish family, consisting of just 10 species. Also … Continued
There is much excitement at Hastings Aquarium this summer as we welcome our newest, most enigmatic resident—the common octopus. This amazing animal is about to grace the aquarium with its astonishing intelligence, adaptive abilities, and mesmerizing presence. Our team of experts at Hastings Aquarium are gearing up to provide an inviting new home for this … Continued
Ever wondered whether fish are reptiles? They both live in water, so they must be right? The similarities don’t stop there either, so surely, they are? Well, not quite. To put it bluntly: no, fish are not reptiles. But we’ll get to the bottom of things in a lot more detail for you below… What … Continued
Octopuses and squids are basically the same, right? Not quite! Although they’re both cephalopods and share similar visual characteristics, the squid and the octopus are actually very different animals. Habitat, behaviour, lifespan and defence mechanisms; there’s much that sets them apart – including some cool traits that make these tentacled critters some of the most unique … Continued
We love to teach you about the exciting creatures living all around us, both big and small. So today let’s focus on the smaller animals we get to live amongst. Ready to learn almost everything there is to know about invertebrates? Here, we’ll explain what they are, the different types, some well-known examples and, last … Continued
Pythons are incredibly popular here at Hastings Aquarium, so we thought we’d help you get to know them a little better before your visit with these 22 facts.
We don’t know whether it’s down to the effects of lockdown but our Clownfish pair at Blue Reef Hastings have seemingly laid some eggs! Clownfish have a number of fascinating methods when it comes to rearing their young and the Aquarist team are keeping a very excited eye on things to see how they progress. … Continued
Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago, yet some of their relatives are still around. Click here for our guide to some of their modern day descendants.
Ahead of our spooktacular Pumpkins and Predators event this October half term, we’ve put together this list featuring some of our favourite frights from under the sea.
Hiding beneath the waves of the ocean are huge tropical structures known as coral reefs. Found all over the world, from the coast of Alaska to the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, coral reefs found today are between 5,000 to 10,000 years old and are home of all sorts of wildlife. Find out what … Continued
