With clipboards, measuring tapes and brushes at the ready, aquarists at SEA LIFE London Aquarium conducted its annual creature ‘count and clean’ of thousands of its marine species. Wearing wetsuits and armed with a range of counting tools and cleaning equipment, the experts at the attraction faced the mammoth task of counting more than 6,100 of its creatures.
The team of expert aquarists skilfully inspect and count all of the animals during the annual count and clean, noting any new arrivals. The yearly activity allows the aquarists to get up close and personal with the creatures they care for and strengthen the relationships that already exist between them.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, said: “Our annual count and clean is one of our favourite times of year at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. It’s a fun way for the team to collect all the information we need to assess the overall health of our creatures, as well as making sure their homes are spic and span ready for the year ahead.
