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

In the world of fishy fathers, nobody grabs the reigns more tightly than the noble seahorse. In fact, they’re nearly unique in the whole of nature, as the male seahorse actually bears their young in a special ‘pouch’ and ensures they get all the food, oxygen and protection they need to grow and finally hatch. … Continued

NEW SHARK JOINS AQUARIUM COLLECTION A baby shark has made his debut at Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings just in time for the half term holidays. The Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) was added to the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction’s main ocean display and keepers say he is settling in well. Nicknamed PJ, the baby shark … Continued

Everyone knows that octopuses have rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms; you may even know that the correct plural term of these interesting invertebrates is not octopi – but did you know that all octopuses are venomous? Want to learn more about this amazing animal? Here are seven fascinating facts about the octopus … Continued

The underwater kingdom fascinates people all over the world. From Australia, all the way around the world to the picturesque harbours of Greece, we’re going to take a trip around the globe’s waters and introduce you to sea creatures from every corner of the map.    If the thought of sea-creature travels has fascinated you … Continued

Commonly known as the giant Pacific octopus, but scientifically called Enteroctopus dofleini, this is the largest type of octopus. Growing between 10 and 16 feet, the largest one ever recorded was a massive 30 feet long and weighed over 600 pounds. They’re full of love with three hearts, and their intelligence is second-to-none – they … Continued

Aquarists at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium have announced the names for their newly-arrived blacktip reef sharks following a naming competition. The Rock-a-Nore Road wildlife attraction invited youngsters to choose names for the two male sharks and ran the competition for the entirety of the summer holidays. The aquarium received close to 200 suggestions and staff … Continued

Visitors to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will have the chance to name their newest arrivals over the summer holidays (July 21st– September 5th) – two black tip reef sharks. Both sharks are male and are around two-years-old. The duo, which have become best friends since settling in to their new home, are approximately 60cm long. … Continued

A giant moray eel which outgrew its tank is settling in to a spacious new home at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium. The 80 centimetre long honeycomb moray was donated to the Rock-a-Nore wildlife attraction alongside an equally impressive blackspotted pufferfish after they became too large for their old home. The eel, which could grow up … Continued

Staff at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium are celebrating the birth of a pair of royal pythons. The baby snakes hatched out last weekend at the Rock-a-Nore Road wildlife attraction and are both doing well. It’s the first time royal pythons have bred successfully at the aquarium. Mum ‘Professor’ was rescued by Customs back in 2010 … Continued