These exotic creatures were caught by a trawler off the coast of Castletown Co Cork on May 24th. Up until the 1980's they were regarded as very rare but in the past two decades more and more are being found. "This is the most Northerly point they have ever been caught and the possibility of them becoming a commercial fish for Ireland is welcome news".(Kevin Flannery, Marine Biologist)
These crustaceans which are known as spiny lobsters in the USA are a high cost delacy.

The deep water crayfish repel predators by making a loud rasping noise with their antenne.
There usual habitat is off Senegal in West Africa and parts of the Mediterranean.

We hope to have these on display over the coming weeks - check here for more updates.
 

12/05/2010
Béal Bán Beach / Tráigh Béal Bán, Baile an Fhéirtearaigh

In conjunction with Costcare Project (An Taisce) and ourselves at the aquarium we organised a morning out for some of the pupils of Scoil Náisiúnta Baile an Fhéirtearaigh.

10.00am - We met at the school
10.15am - Arrived at Béal Bán Beach
Talk & demonstration of how Rockpools are formed and the marine life that live in the area. The students then identified different species of marine life.
11.30am - The Students participated in a Treasure Hunt around Béal Bán Beach, they had to collect different items and answer questions.

Bhí lá iontach againn go léir.



Feeding Display Time Table

Monday
2.30pm - Amazon Waterfall Tank
3.30pm - Freshwater Native Tank

Tuesday
2.30pm - Touch Tank
3.30pm - Ocean Tunnel Tank

Wednesday
2.30pm - Amazon Waterfall Tank
3.30pm - Shark Tank ! ( Not to be missed!)

Thursday
2.30pm - Touch Tank
3.30pm - Ocean Tunnel Tank

Friday
2.30pm - Amazon Waterfall tank
3.30pm - Freshwater Native Tank

Saturday
2.30pm - Amazon Waterfall Tank
3.30pm - Ocean Tunnel Tank

Sunday
2.30pm - Touch Tank
3.30pm - Shark Tank! ( not to be missed!)