Hip Hip Moray! SEA LIFE Hunstanton names four new moray eels after iconic celebrities!
SEA LIFE Hunstanton has introduced four brand new zebra moray eels to its waters and named them after influential celebrities in true SEA LIFE fashion.
Zebra moray eels are a fascinating species most notable for their remarkable two sets of jaws. The breed is also known for being able to tie themselves in a knot to ensure they get a good grip on their food.
The new eels who are now on display at SEA LIFE Hunstanton were originally born at SEA LIFE Adventure in Southend. The average number of offspring is around 10,000, so it’s no wonder this swarm have arrived at the centre.
One of the new additions is Eelvis Presley, the king of rock is now the king of the rockpool, as the new member of the team ‘can’t help falling in love’ with their new surroundings, as they make the aquarium its very own Graceland.
Also introducing Eel Beale, who swaps the drama of Albert Square for the relaxing waters of SEA LIFE. Whilst they won’t be able to visit The Queen Vic for a refreshing pint, zebra moray eels prefer to dine on prawns, sprat, mackerel, and squid instead.
Another member of the awesome foursome is Andy Moray, who is ‘acing’ their new life at the attraction and swapped the tennis whites for stripes. There will be no forehand or backhand in the enclosure, as eels have a long dorsal fin, which runs from head to tail.
And finally, formally of the band Buffalo Springfeeld, Eel Young is the fourth zebra moray eel joining the SEA LIFE clan. A common sight is to see eels with their mouths wide open, baring their teeth, as if they’re about to belt out a tune like Eel Young’s namesake. Whilst this may look threatening, do not fear – moray eels have a Heart of Gold – they simply need to do this to breathe.
Nigel Croasdale, General Manager at SEA LIFE Hunstanton, said: “We are so excited to welcome this new swarm of eels to our waters. Zebra moray eels are fascinating creatures, and we are looking forward to educating our guests on our new inhabitants.
“We like to have some fun with our names here at SEA LIFE, so we’ve gone with some memorable names, which we hope will bring a laugh or two to our visitors. The new zebra morays will be joining fellow long green moray, Eel Diamond in the attraction so they are in great company!”
SEA LIFE has plans to work more closely with European Eels – a European wide sustainable eel conservation organisation – to assist in raising young eels to release them back into the wild, helping to impact and increase the species population.
To visit the new eels at SEA LIFE Hunstanton, book online via the website here: https://www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton/
