Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary news

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New arrivals:-
Leopard Moray Eels, Zebra Moray Eels, Gurnards, Porcupine Puffer Fish along with a tank of Macropodia.

A rarely seen blue lobster should arrive at the sanctuary, gifted by a local fisherman, chances are it will be forwarded to the centre at Loch Lomond.

Tiree lobster is a ‘true blue’ | The Oban Times

 

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A loggerhead turtle is currently being cared for after being found washed ashore on Irvine beach.

Endangered loggerhead turtle washes up in Scotland - BBC News

 

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The turtle has died.

 

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Female North American River Otter Isla has passed away.

Otterly in love: 'Married' Lewis in mourning after death of mate

 

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The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary has confirmed it is to close at the end of next month, almost 40 years after it first opened.

Merlin Entertainments blamed a decline in visitor numbers at the attraction in Oban, Argyll and Bute, for the move.

Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary to close

 

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Aquarium at Oban still seems to operate and it was now succesfull in hatching an egg of the endangered Flapper skate :

Endangered flapper skate hatches at Oban aquarium