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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
WATCH: World's last Paddlefish species released into Missouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri River is now home to one kind of fish that recently became the last of its species. SEA LIFE Kansas City says that they've released dozens of American Paddlefish into the river after caring for them at their Kansas City Aquarium for nearly a year. Now, the Paddlefish will hopefully begin to regrow their population. Travis, Jason Kelce's Garage Beer announce ownership of professional football team The American Paddlefish just recently became the last remaining Paddlefish species. Four other species were declared extinct in 2022 due to habitat loss, pollution, overfishing and dams. SEA LIFE says that the work, in partnership with United States Fish and Wildlife Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, included cutting-edge tracking technology and dedicated rehab and relase efforts in Kansas City. Also, the aquarium taught the Paddlefish their natural filter-feeding techniques by feeding them small mysis shrimp and live baby brine shrimp. Public health advisory issued due to sewer overflow near Leawood treatment facility In addition to the release, the aquarium will be hanging onto a small number of the fish until they are two years to fit them with acoustic transmitters. Those transmitters help researchers find where the fish are going and is vital to saving the fish from extinction, SEA LIFE says. The remaining Paddlefish are currently on display at SEA LIFE Kansas City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
UK's huge new £1million aquarium opens with shipwreck, sharks and eels
Brits hoping to see the likes of sharks, eels and angelfish may want to check out a huge new £1million aquarium display that's just opened in the UK Brits looking for fun days out with the kids on those gloomy rainy days may want to head down to a huge new aquarium in the UK complete with a shipwreck model and sharks. That's because SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth recently opened the doors to a brand new £1million aquarium display, and it's pretty impressive. For a start, it's home to over 30 marine species including blacktip reef sharks, moray eels, tangs, and angelfish. One major highlight is the 250,000-litre Ocean Tank and Tunnel where you can walk right under the fish and sea creatures, or get up close thanks to the specially created immersive viewing windows. Oh, and keep an eye out for the impressive shipwreck habitat where all sorts of marine life is hiding in the nooks and crannies. The whole shipwreck was inspired by HMS Gloucester, a royal warship which sank off the Norfolk coast in 1682. The shipwreck itself was discovered by two divers in 2007, but it wasn't until 2021 that the full public reveal was announced. Other highlights also include an immersive interactive experience where you can see and hear crashing waves, with the aim of leaving you feeling like you're completely submerged in the ocean's depths. There's plenty more to explore across the attraction too, with SEA LIFE playing host to animals such as penguins, crocodiles, rays and green sea turtles. Ticket prices for SEA LIFE start from £16 per adult when booked online up to two days in advance - you can find out more at Of course on a sunnier day, you may also want to leave time on the itinerary for a trip to Great Yarmouth beach. With miles of golden sands, a bustling promenade lined with restaurants and shops, and swim-friendly waters, it's a firm favourite with sunseekers in the summer, but also makes for a lovely scenic stroll on those days where it's a little too chilly to get into the sea! It's worth noting that it can get quite busy during the peak holiday seasons, so if you're not tied to school holiday dates, it might be worth planning a trip when it's slightly quieter. One happy holidaymaker did just that and shared their experience on Tripadvisor, writing: "What a wonderful walk on the beach in the sunshine. Such a clean beach. Out of season was ideal for us. We parked at the end of the road near the Premier Inn and walked down the beach to the shops. Such a lovely day and beach." This summer, there will be heaps of fun for families too including a Wheels Festival across June 21-22, the annual free fireworks on the Golden Mile from July 24 to August 27, and fireworks displays every Tuesday near Hemsby Beach from July 23. You can find out more at
Sky News
15-02-2025
- Science
- Sky News
Sea turtle Barnacle Bill treated at UK's first dedicated rehab centre
The number of sea turtles washing up on UK beaches has more than doubled in recent years, prompting the creation of the country's first dedicated rehabilitation centre in Brighton. Last year, 35 sea turtles were found stranded on British shores, compared to just 12 in 2022. Many arrive suffering from severe hypothermia, disoriented by storms and ocean currents - an issue that experts say is being driven by climate change. Of the seven species of sea turtle, three are classified as endangered, with two of those, Hawksbills and Kemp's Ridleys, being critically endangered. In response, SEA LIFE Brighton has opened the UK's first purpose-built Turtle Rehabilitation and Repatriation Centre, providing specialist care to nurse these vulnerable creatures back to health. 2:11 The project was the brainchild of SEA LIFE's curator Joe Williams. He told Sky News: "Turtles shouldn't be turning up here in the UK. Climate change is a massive driver in this. "Climate change leads to more storms, and storms can very much disorient turtles when they're out at sea. Then particularly when they're in cold waters, they lose control of their limbs." The centre opened in December, and already had its first patient: Barnacle Bill, a loggerhead turtle that was rescued off the coast of Guernsey in 2023. SEA LIFE aquarist Grace Cavanagh said: "She's named Barnacle Bill because she was found with a lot of barnacles on her. "And that means she's probably been floating about cold stunned, hypothermic for quite a while. There's been a lot of critical care for her to make sure she was okay." Barnacle Bill was treated for hypothermia in Guernsey, and the focus now is on rehabilitation, so she is ready to be returned to the wild. Read more from Sky News: William and Kate mark Valentine's Day with romantic photo What we know about asteroid that could hit Earth Unlike the other turtles at SEA LIFE Brighton, Bill is not on display. She is housed in a special tank, behind strict biosecurity measures, to limit human exposure. Bill has a regular regime of "enrichment" to try and stimulate her natural behaviours such as swimming, exploration and feeding. The tank has a wave machine to mimic the sea, and Bill's meals are sometimes hidden beneath rocks to encourage her natural foraging instincts. Get Sky News on WhatsApp Follow our channel and never miss an update. Tap here to follow Once she's ready, Barnacle Bill will be transported back to the wild aboard a Royal Navy warship. Although there's no definite schedule, the team at SEA LIFE say it could be any day now. But with turtle strandings rising every year, the Brighton centre may not stay empty for long. Main image: GSPCA Guernsey
Sky News
15-02-2025
- Science
- Sky News
Sea turtle Barnacle Bill treated by UK's first dedicated rehab centre
The number of sea turtles washing up on UK beaches has more than doubled in recent years, prompting the creation of the country's first dedicated rehabilitation centre in Brighton. Last year, 35 sea turtles were found stranded on British shores, compared to just 12 in 2022. Many arrive suffering from severe hypothermia, disoriented by storms and ocean currents - an issue that experts say is being driven by climate change. Of the seven species of sea turtle, three are classified as endangered, with two of those, Hawksbills and Kemp's Ridleys, being critically endangered. In response, SEA LIFE Brighton has opened the UK's first purpose-built Turtle Rehabilitation and Repatriation Centre, providing specialist care to nurse these vulnerable creatures back to health. 2:11 The project was the brainchild of SEA LIFE's curator Joe Williams. He told Sky News: "Turtles shouldn't be turning up here in the UK. Climate change is a massive driver in this. "Climate change leads to more storms, and storms can very much disorient turtles when they're out at sea. Then particularly when they're in cold waters, they lose control of their limbs." The centre opened in December, and already had its first patient: Barnacle Bill, a loggerhead turtle that was rescued off the coast of Guernsey in 2023. SEA LIFE aquarist Grace Cavanagh said: "She's named Barnacle Bill because she was found with a lot of barnacles on her. "And that means she's probably been floating about cold stunned, hypothermic for quite a while. There's been a lot of critical care for her to make sure she was okay." Barnacle Bill was treated for hypothermia in Guernsey, and the focus now is on rehabilitation, so she is ready to be returned to the wild. Read more from Sky News: William and Kate mark Valentine's Day with romantic photo What we know about asteroid that could hit Earth Unlike the other turtles at SEA LIFE Brighton, Bill is not on display. She is housed in a special tank, behind strict biosecurity measures, to limit human exposure. Bill has a regular regime of "enrichment" to try and stimulate her natural behaviours such as swimming, exploration and feeding. The tank has a wave machine to mimic the sea, and Bill's meals are sometimes hidden beneath rocks to encourage her natural foraging instincts. Get Sky News on WhatsApp Follow our channel and never miss an update. Tap here to follow Once she's ready, Barnacle Bill will be transported back to the wild aboard a Royal Navy warship. Although there's no definite schedule, the team at SEA LIFE say it could be any day now. But with turtle strandings rising every year, the Brighton centre may not stay empty for long. Main image: GSPCA Guernsey
Sky News
15-02-2025
- Science
- Sky News
Meet Barnacle Bill - the sea turtle treated by UK's first dedicated rehabilitation centre
The number of sea turtles washing up on UK beaches has more than doubled in recent years, prompting the creation of the country's first dedicated rehabilitation centre in Brighton. Last year, 35 sea turtles were found stranded on British shores, compared to just 12 in 2022. Many arrive suffering from severe hypothermia, disoriented by storms and ocean currents - an issue that experts say is being driven by climate change. Of the seven species of sea turtle, three are classified as endangered, with two of those, Hawksbills and Kemp's Ridleys, being critically endangered. In response, SEA LIFE Brighton has opened the UK's first purpose-built Turtle Rehabilitation and Repatriation Centre, providing specialist care to nurse these vulnerable creatures back to health. 2:11 The project was the brainchild of SEA LIFE's curator Joe Williams. He told Sky News: "Turtles shouldn't be turning up here in the UK. Climate change is a massive driver in this. "Climate change leads to more storms, and storms can very much disorient turtles when they're out at sea. Then particularly when they're in cold waters, they lose control of their limbs." The centre opened in December, and already had its first patient: Barnacle Bill, a loggerhead turtle that was rescued off the coast of Guernsey in 2023. SEA LIFE aquarist Grace Cavanagh said: "She's named Barnacle Bill because she was found with a lot of barnacles on her. "And that means she's probably been floating about cold stunned, hypothermic for quite a while. There's been a lot of critical care for her to make sure she was okay." Barnacle Bill was treated for hypothermia in Guernsey, and the focus now is on rehabilitation, so she is ready to be returned to the wild. Read more from Sky News: William and Kate mark Valentine's Day with romantic photo What we know about asteroid that could hit Earth Unlike the other turtles at SEA LIFE Brighton, Bill is not on display. She is housed in a special tank, behind strict biosecurity measures, to limit human exposure. Bill has a regular regime of "enrichment" to try and stimulate her natural behaviours such as swimming, exploration and feeding. The tank has a wave machine to mimic the sea, and Bill's meals are sometimes hidden beneath rocks to encourage her natural foraging instincts. Get Sky News on WhatsApp Follow our channel and never miss an update. Tap here to follow Once she's ready, Barnacle Bill will be transported back to the wild aboard a Royal Navy warship. Although there's no definite schedule, the team at SEA LIFE say it could be any day now. But with turtle strandings rising every year, the Brighton centre may not stay empty for long. Main image: GSPCA Guernsey
