Closed
The National Aquarium remains closed on Wednesday, January 28, will reopen at 12 noon on Thursday, January 29.
Wallpaper Wednesdays: Just Jellin'
Drifting along, jellies like the Pacific sea nettle dangle their tentacles in search of any food that crosses their path.
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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring an up-close view of a Pacific sea nettle's tentacles.
Mobile & Desktop Devices Seeing the Light
These striking Pacific sea nettles are found along the West Coast and use basic light-sensing organs to navigate, surfacing from deep, dark waters to brighter shallows where prey is plentiful.