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Grumpy Cat? Meet Grumpy Fish!

Grumpy Cat? Meet Grumpy Fish! 28 March 2013

Move over, Grumpy Cat – here’s Grumpy Fish! This photo, taken by Flickr group member richie rocket, shows the downward-turned mouth of the false stonefish, otherwise known as a devil scorpionfish.

Boatloads of fun – pics and vid from members’ marine eco-tour

Boatloads of fun – pics and vid from members’ marine eco-tour By Stuart Buchanan / 27 March 2013

Aquarium members took to the high seas on Saturday for an exclusive marine eco-tour, aboard the ship-shape Ocean Adventurer. See video and photos from Saturday’s trip here.

Life in the water – Flickr pic of the day

Life in the water – Flickr pic of the day 21 March 2013

This photo, taken from our Flickr group, shows the importance of water for life on this planet: it sustains us, it is home to marine life, and it is a source of joy and celebration – a connection with nature.

Water – a source of inspiration

Water – a source of inspiration By Stuart Buchanan / 19 March 2013

It’s National Water Week, and in collaboration with FLOW: For Love Of Water, we want to inspire our visitors to think about water, and consider the ways in which they use it. Water is vital to everyone and everything on the planet, and as a scarce and precious resource, we need to be looking at ways to save water, and use it more sustainably.

The devil’s in the detail – Flickr pic of the day

The devil’s in the detail – Flickr pic of the day 14 March 2013

Devil firefish have beautiful reddish or brown stripes and delicate fins, making them interesting to watch and photograph – as this stunning shot by Gianluigi Storto demonstrates.