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25/06/2025

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25/06/2025

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25/06/2025

Barnacles are small, animals that are part of the arthropod family, like crabs and lobsters. They are marine organisms that typically live in saltwater environments, attaching themselves to hard surfaces such as rocks, ship hulls, docks, and even the shells of turtles or whales. Once attached, they secrete a cement-like substance to hold them in place for life.

They have a hard, calcium-carbonate shell that protects their bodies, and they use feathery appendages called cirri to capture food particles like plankton from the water. Despite their sedentary appearance, undergo a fascinating lifecycle, beginning as free-swimming larvae before settling down and becoming permanent fixtures on a surface.

Barnacles are essential for ocean ecosystems as they provide habitat for smaller marine life and help with water filtration. However, they can also be a nuisance for sailors due to their tendency to encrust boats and reduce their efficiency by increasing drag.

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Barnacles are small, crustacean animals that are part of the arthropod family, like crabs and lobsters. They are marine organisms that typically live in saltwater environments, attaching themselves to hard surfaces such as rocks, ship hulls, docks, and even the shells of turtles or whales. Once atta...

24/06/2025

Building with a Pond Liner in your Garden

Creating a serene pond oasis in your backyard sounds like a great project! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install a pond liner in your garden:

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Creating a serene pond oasis in your backyard sounds like a great project! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install a pond liner in your garden: 1. Plan Your Pond: Determine the pond’s size and shape. Choose a location that gets a good balance of sun and shade. Mark the area with spray pain...

24/06/2025

Volunteers have planted hundreds of seagrass plants in the Tees Estuary after two failed attempts in recent years. The Tees River Trust is using more mature plants this year after a previous effort was ruined by a storm.

The Tees River Trust plant mature seagrass after two previous attempts in the area failed.

24/06/2025

Fish Profiles | Samurai Gourami

How about this for a rare fish - have you ever seen one of these?

The Samurai Gourami originates from Southeast Asia, in the Indonesian part of Borneo within the Kalimantan River. The fish reside in blackwater areas populated with tree roots and other decaying materials. Samurai gourami are often mistaken for dead leaves as they swim along the bottom of the riverbed.

Samurai gouramis are timid fish that prefer to hide close to the bottom of riverbeds. The fish often blend in with the decaying plant matter around them. In a tank, these fish will behave in similar ways and will need lots of foliage to hide in. Samurai gouramis are likely to drift at the bottom of the tank when not hiding.

Appearance: Females are vibrant, with green and red stripes, while males are more subdued in colour.

Size: They grow to about 1.8–2.2 inches (4.5–5.5 cm) in length.

Habitat: They thrive in acidic blackwater environments with plenty of decaying vegetation.

Behavior: These fish are shy and prefer dimly lit aquariums with natural foliage.

Diet: Omnivorous, but they prefer live food like mosquito larvae and bloodworms.

Lifespan: With proper care, they can live for 5–8 years.

Caring for Samurai Gourami

Caring for Samurai Gourami requires attention to their specific needs, as they are delicate and prefer an environment that mimics their natural habitat. Here's how you can ensure their well-being:

Tank Setup: A minimum tank size of 20 gallons is recommended. Use dim lighting, plenty of plants, and hiding spots created with driftwood or caves. They thrive in blackwater tanks with soft, acidic water.

Water Conditions: Keep the water temperature between 75–82°F (24–28°C), pH around 4.0–6.5, and soft water with low mineral content. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain quality.

Diet: They prefer live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and mosquito larvae. You can supplement their diet with high-quality pellets or flakes designed for omnivores.

Social Behavior: Samurai Gouramis are shy and do best in a peaceful community tank with non-aggressive tank mates. They can be kept in small groups, but ensure they have enough space to avoid stress.

Breeding: They are mouthbrooders, with males carrying eggs in their mouths until they hatch. Breeding can be challenging, as it requires stable conditions and a quiet environment.

These fish are sensitive to stress and water quality changes, so they are best suited for experienced aquarists. Their stunning appearance and unique behavior make the effort worthwhile!



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The Samurai Gourami originates from Southeast Asia, in the Indonesian part of Borneo within the Kalimantan River. The fish reside in blackwater areas populated with tree roots and other decaying materials. Samurai gourami are often mistaken for dead leaves as they swim along the bottom of the riverb...

23/06/2025

A ban on a "destructive" type of fishing that drags large nets along the seafloor could be extended across English waters, the government has said.

The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.

23/06/2025

Sussex Rescue Centre says it needs to raise £25,000 to move to larger premises due to a growing number of animals needing support.

The centre provides care and rehabilitation for sick, injured and unwanted reptiles in the county and says the demand for its services is "growing rapidly".

Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is trying to raise £25,000 for new premises.

22/06/2025

In a speech delivered to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco, Prince William said life on the ocean floor was "diminishing before our eyes" and called for ambitious action "on a global, national and local level".

The Prince of Wales gave a speech in Monaco hoping to drive investments to protect the world's oceans.

22/06/2025

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21/06/2025

Unregulated mining in the deep sea should not be allowed to go ahead, the head of the United Nations has warned.

"The deep sea cannot become the Wild West," UN Secretary General António Guterres said at the opening of the UN Oceans Conference in France.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.

20/06/2025

Yes, you can quite happily keep common comet with celestial eye fancy goldfish, as well as other cold water species.

Celestial eye fancy goldfish are a slower swimming species, so care must be taken to ensure they are not out-competed for food by faster-swimming species.

Can you keep Celestial Eye Fancy Goldfish with Common Gold Fish?Yes, you can quite happily keep common comet goldfish with celestial eye fancy goldfish, as well as other cold water species. Celestial eye fancy goldfish are a slower swimming species, so care must be taken to ensure they are not out-c...