Oceans are home to one of the widest range of creatures on the planet, with huge variation even within species. Each species is uniquely adapted to its specific environment, whether that be diet, temperature or vegetation. The pipefish is no different in this regard. An instantly recognisable fish, the pipefish stands out for its odd-looking … Continued
Here are nine fascinating facts about Green Moray Eels (Gymnothorax funebris) – the first is that they’re not actually green! Instead, their skin is usually brown or grey with a yellow tint. The greenish hue comes from a yellowish mucus that covers their bodies, (eww!!) giving them a distinct appearance. The Eels Length and Size … Continued
The octopus has been on this earth for an incredibly long time, with ancestors of this majestic creature spanning back to around 330 million years. They are fascinating and beautiful to look at, with their rounded bodies and long arms. While many octopuses live along the ocean floor, there are some that live much closer … Continued
Octopuses are some of the most intriguing and fascinating creatures on the planet, with its name literally meaning “eight legs” in Greek. With many different types of octopus out there in the world’s oceans, each species has its own interesting features and characteristics. Octopuses come in all different shapes and sizes, not to mention their … Continued
Aside from the fact that they’re kind of adorable, how much do you really know about seahorses (Hippocampus)? Did you know, for instance, that they don’t have stomachs? Or that they’re infamously awful at swimming? And were you aware that there are 47 distinct species of seahorses, of which 14 were discovered in the last … Continued
Here at Hastings Aquarium, we’re in a very fortunate position. Not only are our wonderful exhibits brimming with rare, colourful and exotic species, but we’re a mere hop, skip and jump away from the English Channel – where a whole host of native and migratory creatures can be found. And that got us thinking: which … Continued
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
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
