Coral are some of the most fascinating but misunderstood animals within the world’s oceans. These plant-like animals display symbiotic relationships with the creatures that have made coral reefs their homes. The first coral developed around 650 million years ago, with coral reefs being the largest living structure in the world – just look at the … Continued
Here at Deep Sea World, we work with a range of charities and organisations who share our passion for protecting wildlife both at home and around the globe. This extends beyond marine conservation too, with our recent partnership with RSPB proof of our wider commitment to helping nature thrive. In this post, we invite you … Continued
We love being able to bring you closer to amazing animals from all around the world. And as incredible as they are to look at, they’re not simply for show. Some of the creatures we keep in our exhibits are in danger of being wiped out entirely, and by housing them here, we’re able to … Continued
To celebrate the Amazon River, which contributes 20% of the world’s freshwater into oceans, we’ve compiled 20 amazing facts about the waterway.
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On the 22nd of May 2022, we decided to have a Deep Sea World beach clean in North Queensferry. As an aquarium, here at Deep Sea World we are all passionate about the conservation of aquatic life. This was a perfect opportunity for us to connect with our local community and do our bit for … Continued
One of the latest pieces of sea conservation news comes from Karen McVeigh’s Guardian article on the Marine Conservation society’s new Good Fish Guide, a guide for sustainable seafood consumption (read here). The article stressed that fourteen species of seafood have joined the ‘fish to avoid list including crabs and lobsters. The guide overall asks … Continued
The health of our sea creatures means everything to us here at Deep Sea World. First and foremost, it means that they are living enriched lives, and it also means that you get to see them at their very best when you visit, giving you the best learning experience. As you might expect, this takes … Continued
Whether they’re big like the majestic whales or small like the delicate corals, more than 700 marine organisms are known to be killed either by the ingestion of plastic or entanglement, resulting in more than 100 million deaths each year – that we know of! It’s not news that our oceans and the array of … Continued
View Our New Infographic: Marine Conservation in Scotland Marine conservation is paramount to us here at Deep Sea World, and we know it’s important to you too. That’s why we sent out a survey to ask you all about your opinions on the conservation of Scotland’s coastlines. Thanks to everyone who took the time to … Continued