Sandy the Harbor Seal celebrating a big birthday at the Aquarium of Niagara - WKBW-TV

Sandy the Harbor Seal celebrating a big birthday at the Aquarium of Niagara - WKBW-TV

Sandy the Harbor Seal celebrating a big birthday at the Aquarium of Niagara - WKBW-TV

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 08:42 AM PDT

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (WKBW-TV) — They are getting ready to celebrate a big birthday for Sandy the harbor seal at the Aquarium of Niagara. Sandy is going to be 40-years old.

Tammy Weber, Supervisor of Marine Mammals and Birds at the Aquarium says "Forty is old for a seal. They can get to that age but not in the wild. In the wild they can go until twenty-five to thirty years."

In 1987, Sandy was the first harbor seal to undergo cataract surgery. The story made national news. "That's a pretty big deal" according to Tammy, adding "It actually paved the way for other marine mammals to get that same surgery."

Sandy's birthday is August 1st. The staff at the Aquarium of Niagara is planning a special birthday cake for her made of ice and filled with her favorite treats which will include fish.

Masks and social distancing are being practiced at the Aquarium and they just unveiled a new sea lion show that was a year in the making.

You can get more information about the Aquarium of Niagara on Facebook and at their website.

Prankster reported to cops after he jumps into aquarium of rare fish at western Sydney's new zoo - Daily Mail

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 12:56 AM PDT

Friends who filmed a prankster who snuck into an aquarium for a swim at a popular zoo have no regrets and plan to do it again, despite threats of legal action.

Sydney Zoo has reported the incident to police and vowed to take legal action over the group's 'unacceptable' and 'offensive' behaviour.

The new tourist attraction near Blacktown in Sydney's west became aware after footage by the man's friends went viral online.

Richie Chaalan, who filmed the footage of his mate 'Mak' underwater makes no apologies for Monday's aquarium intrusion, claiming to Daily Mail Australia Sydney Zoo is in the wrong.

Richie Chaalan filmed his mate Mak swimming in the aquarium at Sydney Zoo (pictured)

Richie Chaalan filmed his mate Mak swimming in the aquarium at Sydney Zoo (pictured)

Mr Chaalan can be heard laughing as he captures the diverse range of aquatic animal life inside the tank.

He soon becomes distracted by the antics of his mate Mak as he swims into view.

'What the f*** is that,' Mr Chaalan says as he laughs hysterically while the aquarium intruder ducks and dives in and between the fish.

Another friend can also be seen filming Mak's antics.

Mr Chaalan told Daily Mail Australia the stunt wasn't planned. 

'My friend is a big fish lover and thought it would be good idea to jump in while we were visiting the zoo,' he said.

'We have no regrets and are hoping to do it again.'

He was unfazed about threats of police and legal action and accused Sydney Zoo of animal cruelty.

'They're the ones in the wrong by entrapping aquatic life against their will,' he said.

'I don't think they found out yet,' Mr Chaalan commented online after a friend asked what happened to the aquarium intruder. 

'I can't believe he done that,' he captioned the footage.

The video sparked an angry response from Sydney Zoo, which slammed the men involved.

Mr Chaalan said the pair have no regrets from their actions and plan to repeat the stunt again

 Mr Chaalan said the pair have no regrets from their actions and plan to repeat the stunt again

Mr Chaalan told Daily Mail Australia Mak is a 'big fish lover' who thought it would be good idea to get in the aquarium

 Mr Chaalan told Daily Mail Australia Mak is a 'big fish lover' who thought it would be good idea to get in the aquarium

'Your behaviour is unacceptable and completely idiotic,' the zoo posted online.

'You are trespassing and we have reported you to the police, who will contact you shortly.

'Your conduct is offensive. You've jumped a safety barrier to get into this position and you have compromised the welfare of our precious animals.

'Our lawyers and the police will be taking further action.'

In a statement to Daily Mail Australia, Sydney Zoo managing director Jake Burgess described the men's behaviour as 'appalling'.

'This not only jeopardises their own safety but more importantly the welfare of the animals at Sydney Zoo,' he said.

'Blacktown Area Command have an active investigation into this matter.' 

 NSW Police confirmed inquiries are continuing. 

'Police have been told the man entered the aquarium section of the zoo about 3pm yesterday (Monday 27 July 2020), before swimming in the tank, a spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia.

'The zoo was open at the time.'

Sydney Zoo have vowed to take legal action over the group's 'unacceptable' behaviour

Sydney Zoo have vowed to take legal action over the group's 'unacceptable' behaviour

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

This fish is worth $300,000 - New York Post

This fish is worth $300,000 - New York Post This fish is worth $300,000 - New York Post Posted: 05 Jun 2016 12:00 AM PDT With exacting precision, the surgeon inserted the scalpel above the eyeball and cut out a snotty deposit of fatty tissue. The routine eye-lift was nearly complete when suddenly the patient awoke, suffocating, and began to flop about on the table. The audience gasped. Knowing time was of the essence, the surgeon scooped up the patient in his arms, raced across the stage, and dropped her into a tank of water. She revived. Because she was a fish. Yes, fish eye-lifts exist. As do fin jobs and tail tucks. The operating theater was a mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, where a pet expo was under way. As for the patient, she survived, her formerly droopy eyes now bright and perky. A good thing, too, as this was no ordinary goldfish but rather an Asian arowana, the world's most expensive aquarium denizen, rumored to sell for as mu
Read more

Catching Dory: selling aquarium fish supports coastal livelihoods in Indonesia | npj Ocean Sustainability - Nature.com

Image
Abstract The global marine aquarium trade has created new local markets across the planet, including in Indonesia, now the second-largest exporting country of marine aquarium fish in the world. Participating in the global aquarium trade has been touted as a potentially sustainable addition to fisher livelihoods, but scant data exist showing the numbers of fish coming off the reef and how those fish contribute to income. To determine how participants in the trade incorporate aquarium species in their livelihoods, we examine source-level aquarium fish collecting and trading data in the Banggai Archipelago, a region in Central Sulawesi that has become a significant source for popular aquarium, also known as ornamental, fish species. Using a sustainable livelihoods lens, we examine this data to understand how participants in the aquarium trade both contribute to as well as benefit from the trade and consider how their participation relates to emerging Blue Justice principles. From one year
Read more

NilocG Launches New Website for the Only All-in-One Thrive Fertilization Solution for Planted Aquariums - PRNewswire

Image
NilocG Launches New Website for the Only All-in-One Thrive Fertilization Solution for Planted Aquariums - PRNewswire NilocG Launches New Website for the Only All-in-One Thrive Fertilization Solution for Planted Aquariums - PRNewswire Posted: 11 Mar 2021 02:00 AM PST ALBANY, Ore. , March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NilocG launches a new website for planted tank enthusiasts to gather and make THRIVE, a plant fertilizer that assures planted tank aquascapes flourish while eliminating the need for multiple products more readily available online. The company also takes it a step further in the industry, making its flagship product easy to dose, super-concentrated, and an all-in-one solution based on an effective EL dosing method with all essential micro and macronutrients. Continue Reading Thrive fertilizer: North America's most trusted aquarium plant fertilizer Colin Grice , CEO, a self-described planted tank lover, re
Read more