Wildlife News in Newquay

Mutant Crab Found in Cornish Sea
A mutant three-clawed crab hauled up in the pots of a local fisherman has been donated to Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium. He was caught by Phil Trebilcock, skipper of the fishing boat 'Loyal Partner'. Phil was ... Read story
Posted: Thursday, 20th January, 2011 09:38:49 AM

Shark Babies Hatch at Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium
Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium has been inundated with tropical shark babies after more than 30 have recently hatched. The babies were all discovered as eggs in the aquarium's 50,000 litre Tropical Lagoon display.... Read story
Posted: Friday, 24th September, 2010 09:19:05 AM

Cornish Sea Horses Give Birth
Delighted keepers at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium are celebrating the birth of more than 40 rare seahorses. The babies are members of what’s believed to be the world’s largest species of seahor... Read story
Posted: Tuesday, 17th August, 2010 04:22:12 PM

Mutant Lobster Found off St Mawes
Marine experts at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium are taking extra safety precautions following the arrival of a mutant lobster. The bizarre-looking crustacean has two cutting claws; usually there would be on... Read story
Posted: Friday, 13th August, 2010 10:40:09 AM

Britains Beaches in Poison Fish Alert
BEACH users were yesterday warned of an invasion of poisonous fish - after 30 people were stung by them in a week. Weever fish - usually found in the Mediterranean - have migrated to the UK coast due to recent w... Read story
Posted: Wednesday, 11th August, 2010 12:30:17 PM

Tourist Believes he was Bitten by a Tropical Sea Snake Off the Coast of Cornwall
A TOURIST told yesterday how he was bitten by a poisonous sea snake - in CORNWALL. Shocked Dan Muldowney was left in agony, bleeding and feeling dizzy for ten days after the attack. The 4ft creature sank its ... Read story
Posted: Tuesday, 27th July, 2010 03:27:48 PM

Barry the Worm Heads for Stardom
A giant four-foot long sea worm which ate its way through a coral reef display at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium is to star in a new wildlife documentary show. Barry the worm hit the headlines last year afte... Read story
Posted: Tuesday, 13th July, 2010 05:19:23 PM

Giant Crab Could Claw its Way to National Record
A Newquay fisherman has landed a real monster of the deep in his pots in the shape of a giant spiny spider crab that may be a contender for a new national record. The huge crustacean, which weighs more than thre... Read story
Posted: Wednesday, 7th July, 2010 05:10:47 PM

The River Gannel Wildlife Newquay Cornwall
Wildlife in Cornwall – The Gannel Estuary The Gannel Estuary has something to interest everybody from the beautiful salt marsh plants to the mystery of the Gannel Crake and provides a home for many different ... Read story
Posted: Wednesday, 16th June, 2010 09:40:22 PM

Newquay Aquarium Houses Baby Rays
Six baby rays have gone on display at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium. The tiny rays, each measuring just 10centimetres across, were hand reared by Newquay’s sister aquarium in Sussex after being donate... Read story
Posted: Sunday, 6th June, 2010 12:51:44 PM