Here, we’re diving into the world’s waters to uncover some amazing fish and marine animals that have been named after celebrities.

Rebecca Hansell, Junior Aquarist at Blue Reef Hastings and film-fan, shares her insight and opinion on Netflix’s new hit documentary. As we hunker down for lockdown 2.0 here in the UK, I am sure we will all be spending numerous hours scanning through Netflix, to find something to fill the long evenings ahead. So, let … Continued

Rays, octopuses, sharks, seahorses… you might think we’re describing the creatures you’ll find at Blue Reef Hastings. And you will find all these beauties here, but we were actually talking about some of the vibrant, unusual and surprising marine wildlife you’ll find along the UK’s coastline. Discover just what else is out there in our … Continued

AQUARIUM CELEBRATES ‘COUPLES’ IN HONOUR OF ROYAL WEDDING Guests are being invited to join in the royal wedding celebrations this Saturday at Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings. The Rock-a-Nore Road attraction is marking the special event by recognising the many ‘couples’ who call the aquarium home. Staff have even named two Axolotls ‘Meghan’ and ‘Harry’ … Continued

Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is awash with a host of bizarre new Pokemon Go characters. Staff at the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction noticed an increase in visitors using their smartphones in and around the aquarium. They enlisted the expertise of a younger member of the team who confirmed the aquarium was now home to a collection … Continued

Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is helping parents to combat party planning in winter weather, with its indoor children’s birthday parties. Whatever the weather children can enjoy exploring the aquarium’s warm tropical waters as part of either a ‘Swashbuckling Pirate’ or ‘Magical Mermaid’ themed party. The parties include a guided tour, a birthday tea, themed take-home … Continued

Keepers at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium have been providing some special festive treats for their residents in the run up to Christmas. Among those benefitting from all the yuletide goodwill were the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction’s collection of bearded dragons who were treated to their own vegetarian Christmas dinner. Other residents, including the aquarium’s resident bullfrog, … Continued

A quintet of baby stingrays are settling in to their new home at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. The southern stingrays were born at the end of September last year and are part of a highly successful captive breeding programme at the attraction’s sister aquarium in Newquay. As part of their ‘UK tour’ the rays were … Continued

A two-metre-tall clownfish has been enjoying a day out at the seaside in Hastings. The giant orange and white fish spent time walking on the beach before visiting the nearby play area and trying his hand – or should that be fin – a crazy golf. The massive mascot is the cuddly costume character from … Continued