Are there Bats in Salthill? Let’s find out…
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November Good Reads…DEEP SEA The Mariana Trench’s Challenger Deep is the ocean’s deepest point and is nearly 11 km deep! Despite its remote nature, it is full of life. This is the home of small crabs, snails, and worms but also larger animals like deep-sea sharks, giant squid and snailfish. Much of the deep ocean
Looking Back To Look Forward INTRODUCTION Coastal dunes are a critical natural defence for sandy shorelines worldwide, protecting low-lying hinterlands from storm surges. However, most sandy coasts are eroding due to powerful waves, wind, and currents—a process accelerated by climate change and sea-level rise. Given that over 33% of the global population lives near a
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.