Closed
Due to inclement weather, the National Aquarium will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.
Wallpaper Wednesdays: Underwater Fireworks
Over 1,000 species of sea urchins decorate the sea floor with their varying colors, sizes, shapes—and spines!
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Ring in the new year with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring an up-close look at this black long-spined sea urchin.
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Urchins have mouth parts called an Aristotle's lantern that consist of five tooth-like structures. Urchins help protect coral reefs by grazing on excess algae that can limit coral growth.