A fish called Obama

While the 44th President-elect prepares to move into the White House, a stars-and-stripes pufferfish named Obama is settling into his new home at the Oceanarium. 

The Bournemouth seafront attraction has aptly named its new, star-spangled resident after the man who dominated headlines around the world last week.

Donated to the visitor attraction, the Arothron hispidus is commonly known as the stars-and-stripes pufferfish due to its striking pattern of stripes and spots, similar to that of the American flag.  

As Barack Obama organises his administration in preparation for taking office on January 20, the Oceanarium’s very own ‘president’ has already started to familiarise himself with the multi-creature community, which he will preside over in the attraction’s Florida Keys display.

Charlotte Brown, Marketing Manager at the Oceanarium, said: “It was only fitting to name our newest resident after the next President of the United States of America. Not only are his markings reminiscent of the Star-Spangled Banner, but his new home is also very appropriate. Florida was a key victory for the next US President and as such we hope Obama the pufferfish feels very at home in our Florida Keys display.”