A leading Southend attraction has welcomed a stunning species of venomous fish.
Sealife Adventure on the seafront is now home to Red Lionfish, which has the venamous spines for self defence.
NEW ADDITIONS 📣
— Sealife Adventure (@SealifeAdv) April 21, 2023
We are so excited to welcome Red Lionfish to Sealife Adventure 🤩
Did you know… Red Lionfish have venomous spines. However, they only use them for self-defence not catching prey. Instead, they use their fan-like pectoral fins to corner their prey! pic.twitter.com/YlZwCnaqlM
The bosses took to Twitter to announce the new addition to the centre. A spokesman for Sealife Adventure said: "We are so excited to welcome Red Lionfish to Sealife Adventure.
"Did you know Red Lionfish have venomous spines. However, they only use them for self-defence not catching prey. Instead, they use their fan-like pectoral fins to corner their prey."
Philip Miller MBE, owner of the business and Adventure Island added: "Always adding with fresh exhibits these by the way are lovely."
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