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Follow along for all of the latest marine science happenings, animal release stories and exciting action at AQWA with our series of AQWA Articles

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Happy World Cuttlefish Day 🦑✨ Did you know, cuttl Happy World Cuttlefish Day 🦑✨

Did you know, cuttlefish don’t just use their chameleon abilities for camouflage! 

They also use it to put on amazing light shows that mesmerise prey, attract mates and deter predators 👀

Visiting AQWA? You'll meet the world's largest living species of cuttlefish; the giant Australian cuttlefish (sepia apama)!
Australia's First Live Underwater Podcast From Ins Australia's First Live Underwater Podcast From Inside An Aquarium 🎙️🤿

Hosted by @kurtkrispyn, we're streaming live at 10am Thursday 19 November from inside the 3 million litre Shipwreck Coast exhibit, to serve up some science with a splash!

Marine scientist, educator and science communicator, Kurt, will join AQWA's very own Marine Biologist and Education Manager, Sasha Thompson, to share upclose insights and fun facts about the marine life swimming around them -  and you can be a part of it!

Visitors at AQWA can watch on from the underwater tunnel, while classrooms and home streamers can tune-in LIVE via AQWA's YouTube channel 📺

Classrooms can even send in their curly marine life questions for Kurt and Sasha to answer from underwater 👀

Jump to the event page now to learn more and get involved 📲 www.aqwa.com.au/products/live-underwater-podcast-kurt-krispyn/

❗️Please note tunnel capacity is limited and viewing is not guaranteed.
Treat yourself to Perth’s most unique date night t Treat yourself to Perth’s most unique date night this November, at AQWA’s Dine Beneath the Sea🥂

Did you know, you get exclusive, after-hours access to the aquarium before your deluxe three course dining experience!

Book now for:
💘 Saturday 21 November
💘 Friday 27 November
💘 Saturday 28 November

Get in quick, limited spots available!

💌 Link in bio.
Happy World Octopus Day 🐙✨ Did you know, these fa Happy World Octopus Day 🐙✨

Did you know, these fascinating creatures have no bones! This means they have infinite range of motion, and can squeeze through tiny crevices to make a stealthy getaway 👀

Come and see the western rock octopus at AQWA!
Welcoming a new rescue turtle at AQWA 🐢❤️‍🩹 A Logg Welcoming a new rescue turtle at AQWA 🐢❤️‍🩹
A Loggerhead turtle was recently found on Roses Beach in Dalyup, a long way from where turtles of this size should be!

Last week, the wonderful team at @wa_wildlife_ brought 'Bo' to the AQWA Foundation Turtle Rescue Centre for the next stage of recovery. 

Unfortunately, Bo had ingested plastic debris. Luckily these passed though Bo's system with no major aftereffects, however this is not always the case for many WA sea turtles.

Bo weighs just 135g (about the same size as an apple) and is just shy of 10cm long. 

Before joining our other rescue turtle, Arthur, Bo will be monitored by our team for a short while in a special holding tank.

Keep an eye out for more updates on Bo's rehabilitation journey on our socials 💚
Glass Bottom Boat Tour + Entry 🦈🐢 Glide across the Glass Bottom Boat Tour + Entry 🦈🐢
Glide across the top of Australia's largest single aquarium in AQWA's custom glass bottom boat!

You'll enjoy a unique bird's eye view and expert commentary by our Ocean Guide as giant sharks, stingrays and turtles swim beneath you 👀

Extra sessions are now available so book your tour and entry online now! Link in bio to 'What's on at AQWA' 📲
New Investigation Station 🔎 Even though these spec New Investigation Station 🔎
Even though these special jars are 'alive', we're not conducting a crazy science experiment!

This is part of our new investigation station, where visitors can:

🦈 Hold a shark egg
🐠 See fish scales up close
🫧 Discover what's living inside our bubbling bottles 👀

Find out more on your next visit to AQWA!
Term 4 Sea School at AQWA 🐠🧑‍🏫 The bell is about t Term 4 Sea School at AQWA 🐠🧑‍🏫
The bell is about to ring for AQWA’s Sea School! If you've got a preschooler or kindy aged 3-5 child who loves discovery with a difference, enrol now for this term's 8 week program before classes fill.

Term 4 2026 Schedule
🗓️ Monday Group starts 19 October
🗓️ Tuesday Group starts 20 October
🗓️ Thursday Group starts 22 October
⌚️Arrive at 9.00am for a 45min session

The enrolment fee covers 8 sessions for your little explorer, plus one parent or guardian comes along for FREE!

Find out more and book now 📲 Link in bio.
Creature feature | Mandarin fish 🐠 Did you know… Creature feature | Mandarin fish 🐠

Did you know…

🐠 Mandarin fish are tiny, able to fit in the palm of your hand.

🐠 But you wouldn't want to hold one... instead of scales, they are covered in tiny, poisonous spines!

🐠 To ward off predators, their skin secretes a toxic slime that gives them an awful smell.

🐠 To secure a mate, it's their moves that matter! These fish perform an elaborate ‘dance’ at dusk!

See if you can spot this tiny but toxic beauty at AQWA!
What’s called a dragon, but doesn’t breathe fire? What’s called a dragon, but doesn’t breathe fire?

The weedy sea dragon!

Hard to look away, isn’t it 👀

Discover more of WA’s mesmerising marine life, at AQWA! 🐉✨
Creature feature | Weedy seadragon 🐉 Did you know Creature feature | Weedy seadragon 🐉

Did you know…

🐉 Seadragons are related to seahorses, but they don’t have a pouch.

🐉 Instead the males carry the eggs under their tail!

🐉 Their name ‘weedy’ comes from their leaf-like  appearance.

🐉 The fin by their tail helps them move forward, whilst their pectoral fins help them steer and change direction!
AQWA is looking pretty purple ahead of the grand f AQWA is looking pretty purple ahead of the grand final! 💜🏉
Our three October Dine Beneath The Sea events are Our three October Dine Beneath The Sea events are filling fast 👀

Explore the aquarium after hours, then wine and dine in the underwater tunnel, with a spectacular three course dining experience!

It’s time to treat yourself to Perth’s most memorable date night at AQWA 💘

Book now for Friday 23, Saturday 24, or our extra date, Saturday 31 October!

🎟️ Link in bio.
There’s lots going on at AQWA these school holiday There’s lots going on at AQWA these school holidays 🐠🦈

Dive into our interactive kids programs and experience the wonder from behind the scenes! Plus, loads of family-friendly tours and fun activities ✨

There's something for everyone these school holidays at AQWA!
How to spend a morning at AQWA ➡️🐠🪸☕️🦈 How to spend a morning at AQWA ➡️🐠🪸☕️🦈
What’s made mostly of water, but outlived the dino What’s made mostly of water, but outlived the dinosaurs?

The moon jellyfish!

Hard to look away, isn’t it 👀

Discover more of WA’s mesmerising marine life, at AQWA! 🪼✨
The Port Jackson sharks in our Touch Pool were hun The Port Jackson sharks in our Touch Pool were hungry this morning 😋
Have you visited our interactive Ocean Playroom? 🐠 Have you visited our interactive Ocean Playroom? 🐠🖍️

A family-friendly area adjacent to our Marina Terrace, it’s the perfect spot for the kids to play while you enjoy a coffee overlooking the marina!

👧 Suited to kids 2+
🆓 Included with your entry
🎨 Bring your colouring in to life
🦀 Get hands-on in the sea floor sandbox
🖍️ Plus more!

Don’t miss the Ocean Playroom on your next visit to AQWA!
The award for most fascinating fishy father goes t The award for most fascinating fishy father goes to... the mouth brooders! 👄

Did you know…

👄 A group of large-lipped male fish have adopted the strategy of using their mouth as a pram!

👄 By scooping their eggs up in their mouth, gobbleguts, cardinalfishes and jawfishes offer unique protection and transport to their brood.

👄 But there's a catch... no dinner for dad until the eggs hatch!

👄 These dads are patient though. They are known to let their newly hatched fry scoot back into their mouth, until they gain the strength and confidence to float free!

See which mouthbrooders you can find when you visit AQWA this September!
Treat yourself to Perth’s most unique date night a Treat yourself to Perth’s most unique date night at AQWA’s Dine Beneath the Sea 💘✨

What you may not know about our deluxe three course dining experience:

🎼 Aquarium is set to music 
🐠 Some fish are even more active at night
🍷 Special WA wines
🍴Choice of main
🎁 Surprise souvenir per table
🅿️ Lots of free parking
🧳 Get 10% off accommodation at our partners Quality Sorrento Beach, to make it a staycay!

Book now for Saturday 26 September. Get in quick, limited spots available!

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