From February 18 through early April, the fourth level of the main Aquarium building will be closed for renovation, changing access to amenities and guest routes. Staff will be available to assist with alternative routes and accessibility accommodations.
Watermarks, the National Aquarium's official bi-annual member magazine, gives readers a look behind the scenes at the animals, experts and programs that power the Aquarium's mission to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. Members look to Watermarks for a deep-dive into the species and projects that make the National Aquarium such a special place, and an insider's perspective on the initiatives and developments that will propel it into the future.
Check out feature stories from past issues here!
Hear about Harriet Tubman's legacy and skills as a naturalist, the evolution of sloth care at the Aquarium, the making of our new mural, General Curator Jack Cover's life and career, 17 Henry Hall Summer Scholars' experience on an Alabama barrier island, and more.
Peek into this issue to explore how we care for National Aquarium animals throughout their lives, why algae deserve our appreciation, where the Gwynns Falls begins and ends, and how the new National Aquarium Harbor Wetland presented by CFG Bank is shaping up ahead of its opening this summer!
Stay close to home with stories and videos about Baltimore's Inner Harbor and how we care for Aquarium animals' teeth, beaks and bills—and then follow us to the literal end of the Earth, to Antarctica.
Travel along the country's largest estuary, get a new perspective on our Dolphin Discovery exhibit, visit a well-loved patch of Baltimore City forest and follow one sea turtle's journey to the National Aquarium.
We're playing the long game, with a look at the long-term commitments we've made to our region, our research and to you as we celebrate another milestone improvement that ensures that the National Aquarium will sustainably meet the future.
