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Happy Mother's Day!

In celebration of Mother's Day this weekend, we are continuing our tradition of introducing you to amazing animal moms: Read More

Published 5/4/2016
A Blue View: Underwater Volcanoes

From the surface, the ocean appears as a vast and level expanse of water. But miles below lies an intricate landscape of rising mountains, steep valleys, hills, canyons and cliffs—a seascape to rival its terrestrial counterpart. And among it, thousands of volcanoes scatter the seafloor. Read More

Published 5/3/2016
Baby Sloth Update: Meet Fern

Baby Fern is the sixth Linne’s two-toed sloth to be born at the National Aquarium! Read More

Published 4/29/2016
A Blue View: Nudibranchs

You might not expect a sea slug to be particularly pretty, but nudibranchs—toxic sea slugs—could take the crown in an undersea beauty pageant. Read More

Published 4/26/2016
Introducing 48 Days of Blue!

Did you know? More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is water. Despite the strong “green” identity of the environmental movement, the majority of our planet is covered in vibrant shades of blue. Read More

Published 4/22/2016
A Blue View: Making Waves with Baltimore's Water Wheel

What does it take to collect more than 150 tons of floating trash in less than a year? You might expect the answer to be some kind of futuristic machine, but the truth is, the Inner Harbor’s Water Wheel has accomplished this feat through its combination of old and new technologies. Read More

Published 4/19/2016
Animal Rescue Update: Sea Turtles Released in Florida

Last week, our Animal Rescue team traveled down to Florida to release 16 rehabilitated sea turtles! Read More

Published 4/19/2016
Animal Rescue Update: California Field Work

Our Animal Rescue team has been out in California responding to a surge of emaciated sea lion pups that have stranded along the West Coast. Read More

Published 4/7/2016
A Blue View: Colonial Animals

Insects today are among the Earth's smallest creatures, but about 300 million years ago, huge bugs were relatively common. The dragonfly-like Meganeura, for example, had the wingspan of a modern-day hawk. Read More

Published 4/5/2016
Animal Update: New Coney on the Reef

A coney grouper has been added to our Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit! Read More

Published 4/1/2016

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