What animals can you see at Sea Life London Aquarium?

• What makes it special: Sand tiger sharks have rows of jagged teeth and can gulp air to stay buoyant. Blacktip reef sharks are fast swimmers and demonstrate acrobatic hunting skills.
  
• Where to find it: Pacific Shipwreck and Shark Walk zones
  
• Fun fact: Sharks can detect blood in the water from over a mile away.

• What makes it special: Gentoo penguins are fast swimmers capable of reaching 36 kilometers per hour.
  
• Where to find it: Polar Adventure zone
  
• Fun fact: Penguins use their wings like flippers to propel themselves underwater.

• What makes it special: Rays have flattened bodies and wing-like fins that allow them to glide silently through the water.
  
• Where to find it: Ray Lagoon and Open Oceans zones
  
• Fun fact: Some rays lay egg cases called “mermaid’s purses.”

• What makes it special: Sea turtles are large, long-lived reptiles with strong flippers that allow them to navigate oceans over long distances.
  
• Where to find it: Ocean Tunnel
  
• Fun fact: Sea turtles have existed for more than 200 million years.

• What makes it special: Male seahorses carry eggs and give birth, which is unique among animals.
  
• Where to find it: Seahorse Kingdom
  
• Fun fact: Seahorses can change color to blend with their surroundings.

• What makes it special: All jellyfish species float with pulsating movements that provide efficient propulsion.
  
• Where to find it: Ocean Invaders zone
  
• Fun fact: Jellyfish have no brain, heart, or bones.

• What makes it special: Rockpool creatures at SEA LIFE London includes starfish, sea anemones, and hermit crabs. Starfish can regenerate limbs while sea anemones use stinging cells to capture prey.
  
• Where to find it: Rockpool Explorer zone
  
• Fun fact: Rockpools are miniature ecosystems with high biodiversity.

• What makes it special: Coral reef fish at the aquarium include clownfish and tropical fish. Clownfish live symbiotically with sea anemones, while tropical fish display vibrant patterns for camouflage and protection.
  
• Where to find it: Coral Kingdom
  
• Fun fact: Coral reefs support around one-quarter of all marine species despite covering less than 1 percent of the ocean floor. 

The aquarium follows a conservation program that uses a system of care and best-practice animal husbandry developed from decades of experience by marine biologists.

The SEA LIFE London team organises and participates in beach clean events to raise awareness about plastic pollution and keep beaches and waterways cleaner.

The team supports the monitoring of the critically endangered European eel, helping uncover its breeding grounds and making habitats more accessible with eel ladders.

SEA  LIFE London staff support monitoring of local rivers and wetlands for the European Otter as part of research contributing to the protection of local habitats.

The aquarium is an official partner for coral quarantine and the rehousing of corals that lack documentation. Permanently confiscated corals are placed in quarantine for care and nurturing.

SEA LIFE London sends animal experts to volunteer with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, helping to rescue, rehabilitate, and release critically endangered African penguins.

The aquarium supports projects that encourage coral regrowth, highlighting science and sustainability in coral restoration.

SEA LIFE London hosts events that allow people to learn more about conservation efforts by SEA LIFE, the SEA LIFE Trust, and local charities dedicated to marine protection.

The team runs regular litter-picking sessions along the Southbank riverside to prevent waste from entering waterways and harming marine animals.