The National Aquarium is OPEN. As a private nonprofit organization, we are not impacted by the government shutdown.
Wallpaper Wednesdays: Bee-utiful Bees
Native and non-native bees are beneficial pollinators—but their populations are sharply declining.
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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring a bee on yellow flowers.
Mobile & Desktop Devices The Bees' Needs
Bees are in trouble due to habitat loss, pesticides and an emerging phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder. You can help by creating a certified wildlife habitat and native garden.