Monthly Archives: September 2009

Love the Oceanarium?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by oc_admin

Next year’s Annual Passes for the Oceanarium in Bournemouth are already being snapped up, with more than 80 sold since the start of this month.   Keen to do all it can for those experiencing little respite from the recession, we … Continue reading →

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Volunteers decend on beach for clean up

Posted on September 21, 2009 by oc_admin

More than 20 volunteers descended on Hengistbury Head beach yesterday (Sunday September 20) to take part in the Oceanarium’s 8th annual litter collection as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Beachwatch survey. Combing the beach for rubbish, volunteers found cans, … Continue reading →

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Hengistbury Head Heroes

Posted on September 20, 2009 by oc_admin

Just got back from Beach Watch 2009 – was a really good turn out this year with about 20 willing volunteers of all ages. We were joined by our friends from Starbucks who came in force to help out survey … Continue reading →

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The turtle with a pig nose

Posted on September 1, 2009 by oc_admin

Renowned for some unusual creatures, the Oceanarium’s newest resident, a pig nose fly river turtle, by far exceeds them all with its resemblance to the farmyard animal which gives it its name. Affectionately called Babe by staff, after the pig … Continue reading →

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