Cephalopods This month’s book topic is the fascinating world of cephalopods, which include octopuses, squid, nautiluses, and cuttlefish. Their intelligence, mysterious life cycles, unique anatomy, and remarkable abilities have made them the subject of many books. The books I have read this month are Many Things under a Rock by David Scheel, Squid Empire by
Good Things Come From Bad Planning What was poised to be the perfect ‘Explore Your Shore!’ day—summer sun, great weather, low tide—suddenly deflated when we realized the tide wasn’t at 10 a.m., but 10 p.m. Disappointed, we began to pack up. But as we turned to leave, our attention was caught by vibrant yellow flowers,
Aquarium Bookclub was started a few years ago, and it is getting a well-deserved relaunch now! Every month I am planning on picking a topic that centers around a theme connected to the ocean. I will pick a few books relating to this topic, ranging from non-fiction to biographies, fiction novels to children & young
As summer comes to an end, the team at Galway Atlantaquaria are busy preparing for a new school year. Examining the tide tables, to identify great days for beach exploration and seashore ecologies, to gather equipment and resources together so that all our materials and games are ready to go. With a range of education
Some amazing events are coming up, family-friendly, and FUN!
The words ‘World Premiere’ and ‘Galway International Arts Festival’ may have been seen together lots of times before but add in ‘Galway Atlantaquaria’ and ‘Underwater Show’ to the mix and I think it’s a first for me and google!This crazy idea, first floated by Micheal Murphy (stage name Mikel Murfi) began 25 years ago, with
These words—often heard from the back seat of the car—can bring a surprising amount of joy, especially when you’re close to your destination! For families and traveller’s exploring the West of Ireland, Salthill is a welcome stop. Conveniently located almost halfway along the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s not too far a drive—or cycle—no matter which direction you’re coming from.
The four successful applicants of the 2025 Small Conservation Grants were announced this week, and include conservation activities involving a freshwater invertebrate, marine mammals, sharks and skates and rays, and seabirds, based in Galway and around Ireland. It was a really difficult decision this year, said Jovita Mockute, Aquarium Administrator, who was part of this
DISCOVER THE WILD BIODIVERSITY OF GRATTAN BEACH, SALTHILL
Clean Coasts, Explore Your Shore! & Galway Atlantaquaria launch the first ever Clean Coasts Observer event on Grattan Beach
Blog by Killiam Memmesheimer, and Bohdan Kachur. Spending a month in Galway has been more than just an internship experience; it’s also been a chance to explore one of Ireland’s most charming cities. From the moment we arrived, Galway made a strong impression on us, and it quickly started to feel like a second home.