Aquarium News RSS All Animals Conservation Education Exhibits Marine Animal Rescue Research 5/22/2013 National Aquarium Hires First-Ever Chief Conservation Officer Eric Schwaab to lead new national conservation initiatives and programs for nonprofit 5/9/2013 Renovations to Department of Commerce Building to Impact National Aquarium, Washington, DC Operations The Board of Directors of the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, has announced that, due to necessary renovations in the Department of Commerce building, the facility will be closing on September 30, 2013. 4/9/2013 Maryland General Assembly Passes Legislation Banning Shark Fin Trade The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Humane Society International, National Aquarium, National Wildlife Federation and Oceana applaud the Maryland General Assembly for banning the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins, ending Maryland's contribution to the collapse of shark populations worldwide. 4/8/2013 New Scientific Analysis of Dolphin Slaughter Reveals Shocking Levels of Cruelty Hunter College Professor Dr. Diana Reiss is Corresponding Author in Paper Published in Current Issue of Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS) 3/25/2013 National Aquarium to Open $12.5 Million Blacktip Reef Exhibit in Baltimore's Inner Harbor on July 10 Get Face-to-“Toothy” Face with Blacktip Reef Sharks in 260,000-Gallon Coral Reef Ecosystem 3/13/2013 National Aquarium Hosts Evening with Jeremy Wade of Animal Planet's "River Monsters" As part of our Marjorie Lynn Banks Lecture Series, Wade will share his up-close experiences with exotic, aquatic creatures with guests. 2/28/2013 National Aquarium, Washington D.C. Announce Return of Sustainable Seafood Dining Series Series celebrates sustainable seafood choices, one of Top Dining Trends of 2013 2/25/2013 National Aquarium Names New Communications Manager National Aquarium is pleased to announce the hiring of Amanda Forr as Communications Manager. 2/18/2013 National Aquarium and Harbor Market Kitchen Name New Executive Chef Joe Cotton to provide wholesome, farm-to-table dishes at Maryland’s #1 tourist destination 2/14/2013 Reptiles and Amphibians Invade National Aquarium, DC Explore and discover everything about America’s reptiles and amphibians Back 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Next