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A Guide to Taking Care of Your Local Beach

Visiting your local beach is a great way to spend the day, but it’s so important to make sure you leave the area as you found it – free from rubbish! Our coastlines are at risk of suffering greatly from pollution, with an astonishing 8 million tonnes of plastic entering the sea every year. So … Continued

National Animal and Environmental Days You Should Know

The calendar is filled with national awareness days, and days to celebrate or raise awareness of certain causes – some of which you are probably already familiar with. However, there are some national days that are of particular interest to us because they relate to animals, sea creatures and looking after our planet’s resources! From … Continued

6 Exciting Easter Crafts to Do as a Family

As Easter quickly approaches, you might find yourself scrambling for ideas of how to keep the family entertained. Luckily for you, we’ve got some budget-friendly ideas for egg-citing Easter crafts that are eco-friendly, sustainable and – of course – fun for everybody. From Easter bunny headbands to sea creatures made from household items, our list … Continued

What is an Electric Eel?

Electric eels are fascinating creatures native to the freshwater ecosystems of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America. Despite their name, they are more closely related to catfish and carp than true eels. In this blog post, we will delve into the captivating world of electric eels, exploring their unique characteristics, behaviours, and … Continued

Meet the Jellyfish that Lives Forever!

In the vast depths of the world’s oceans, a creature with an extraordinary ability silently floats, captivating the curiosity of scientists and enthusiasts alike. The immortal jellyfish, with its mystical name, boasts a unique biological phenomenon that has intrigued marine biologists since its discovery. In this blog post, we embark on an exploration of this … Continued

Sea Snake vs Eel: What’s the Difference?

Throughout the world’s oceans, there is a diverse range of sea creatures that have are adapted to survive in the environment that they call home. It’s no surprise then, that some of these marine animals, despite being from very different families, can have similar adaptations to survive in the same environment. Skinny, long, and live … Continued

How Do Sharks Use Their Senses?

Apex predators are animals that are at the top of their respective food chains. Examples of apex predators include tigers, polar bears and some species of shark. All apex predators, and predators more broadly rely heavily on their highly tuned senses to track and catch prey. Sharks are no different in this regard, but which … Continued

What is a Sea Urchin?

The ocean is home to an incredible amount of different creatures, from the fish we all know and recognise, to some much more unique species that you might not have come across. The sea urchin is one such creature that you might not have frequently seen, or you might have even confused it with a … Continued

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