The National Aquarium is OPEN. As a private nonprofit organization, we are not impacted by the government shutdown.

Wallpaper Wednesdays: Happy Earth Day!

Forests and the ocean benefit the planet by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring an Atlantic white cedar sapling.

Mobile & Desktop Devices The Giving Tree

Planting a tree is a cost-effective way to combat climate change. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the soil—and they never send us a bill for this important service!

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