You’ll be forgiven for thinking the alligator gar is a type of alligator – but it is in fact a fish, and bears no relation to the reptile. Part of the gar fish family, of which there are seven different species, the alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is the largest. So, what is it about these … Continued
BACK TO BARE BONES Brace yourselves this summer because you’re about to see creatures (aquatic and otherwise) like you’ve never seen them before! A crazy-cool new exhibition opens you up to the fascinating world of creature skeletons and let’s you dive into the ins and outs of how animals have evolved. You have until 13th … Continued
A species of stickleback which became an unlikely star after appearing on the BBC ‘Springwatch’ programme has gone on display at Deep Sea World, Scotland’s national aquarium. The fifteen-spined, or sea stickleback, is the largest member of the stickleback family and can reach lengths of up to 20cms. Native to UK waters they are most … Continued
A 400-strong shoal of seabass is settling in to its new home at Deep Sea World, Scotland’s national aquarium. The giant shoal, which has a total biomass in excess of 200 kilograms, are all captive bred and were reared at a local marine fish hatchery on the west coast of Scotland. They were transported in … Continued