National Aquarium | Conservation

Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses: Resurgence and Restoration

The return of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay is proof that restoration efforts are working in a big way, which is excellent news for the health of the nation’s largest estuary and the 17 million people and countless animals in its watershed. Read More

Published 3/23/2018
Supporting the Marine Mammal Commission

For over 40 years, the Marine Mammal Commission has been working to protect aquatic species—but the existence of this agency, and the critically important work it does, is at risk. Read More

Published 3/12/2018
You Asked, We Answered: How Much Has the Ocean Warmed?

The effects of climate change have an impact on the temperature of both the air and the ocean. Read More

Published 3/7/2018
Five Things You Can Do to Help Wildlife

Happy World Wildlife Day! To celebrate, learn more about the actions you can take to protect wildlife. Read More

Published 3/3/2018
You Asked, We Answered: How Are Straws Affecting Our Ecosystem?

You’ve probably heard this before: plastic straws are detrimental to the health of our environment. Why is a narrow tube of plastic such an environmental hazard? Read More

Published 2/13/2018
Harbor Happenings: Artificial Oyster Reef

The National Aquarium is taking another step to revitalize Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and attract native species with a new artificial oyster reef using shells from the Oyster Recovery Partnership! Read More

Published 2/8/2018
Happy World Wetlands Day!

To celebrate World Wetlands Day, learn about how wetlands benefit our ecosystem! Read More

Published 2/2/2018
Restoring the Reef-Builders

If you happen to find yourself off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula a few nights after the full moon in the hottest month of the year, it may appear to be snowing underwater. But it wouldn’t be an aquatic snowstorm—it’s the annual spawning event of the critically endangered Elkhorn coral. Read More

Published 1/31/2018
Life in the Arctic

Despite the sub-zero temperatures, there are many different animals and fishes thriving in the Arctic ecosystem. However, climate change has affected the habitats that many of these animals rely on. Read More

Published 1/13/2018
New Year’s Resolutions for the Planet

Resolutions are a great way to start off a new year, and including the planet in your 2018 resolutions is even better! Read More

Published 1/5/2018

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