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North Western: The World of Octopuses
- Date
- 08.10.24
- Start time
- 18:00
- End time
- 21:00
- Where
- SeaLife Centre,Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5AA
- Author
- North Western branch
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Join the RSB North Western branch and SeaLife Centre Blackpool to celebrate World Octopus Day
World Octopus Day is celebrated on 8th October every year to recognise the intelligence, adaptability, and diversity of octopuses. You can find out more about the history of Octopus day, and interesting facts about octopuses on the Days of the Year website.
The RSB North Western branch has collaborated with SeaLife Centre Blackpool to celebrate World Octopus Day with talks from experts, and a tour of the facilities.
There will be a variety of talks throughout the evening by:
- Mark Woombs - Octopus vulgaris and its relatives
- Mike Clapham FRSB - Sight and disguise
- Scott Blacker (Head Aquarist) - Octopus in aquaria, ethics and welfare
Tour
During the event there will be a tour of the displays conducted by SeaLife staff, including species of tropical and temperate seas, freshwater and marine environments, vertebrates and invertebrates, including the star of the night, Octopus vulgaris.
Venue
This event will take place a SeaLife Centre Blackpool, you can find out more information on how to get there on their website, including accessibility information and directions and parking.
Cost and booking
This event is open to adults with the below booking fees, which include the wine/ soft drinks and cheese refreshments during the evening.
Members £6
Non-members £12
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For specific event queries, please contact Elisabeth Green at elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk
For booking and website queries, contact Lucy Eckersley at regions@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.