Diving into the blue - Sea Life London Aquarium

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ashalr House care home in Epping were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of Sea Life London Aquarium, hosted by senior curator, James Wright and his expert team.

The aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including gentoo penguins, sea turtles and seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 aquarists.

The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – sand tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a grey reef shark, nurse sharks, tawny nurse shark and a shiver of black tip reef sharks as well as a bowmouth guitarfish called Betty.

James’ presentation featured getting up close and personal with Sea Life London Aquarium’s colony of gentoo penguins, residents were able to watch feeding time for Green Sea turtles and numerous sharks!

James says: “It was wonderful to be able to show the Barchester residents some of the fantastic creatures we have at Ses Life London Aquarium, we are very proud of the work our brilliant teams do.

"We were just so happy to be able to share our beautiful world beneath the waves with them.”

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