On Friday, March 21st, we successfully transferred five young noble pen shells from the NIB lab to the Piran Aquarium (UP). 🐚✨
👉 Why the transfer?
The young pen shells were in an open system at NIB, where they get their food directly from the sea 🌊. At the aquarium, they'll be in a closed system, allowing us to better control water quality and prevent infections. But it also means we'll need to work extra hard to provide them with enough food! 🍽️
🚚 We made sure the transfer was quick to avoid temperature shock, and at the aquarium, we’ve kept the water at a cool 12°C, just like in the sea! ❄️
The young pen shells are now adjusting to their new home, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that they thrive and grow! 🤞🌱
#MarineConservation #NoblePenShell #TRECap #PiranAquarium #NIB #SeaLife 🌊
