It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Shark Week!
This week, our partners over at Discovery Channel are celebrating the 26th anniversary of Shark Week – a seven day program series dedicated to raising awareness and respect for these amazing animals....
View ArticleBlacktip Reef Sharks: Built for Speed
As some of the newest residents here at the Aquarium, our 20 blacktip reef sharks have become a topic of fascination for both our guests and our staff. To gear you up for the Grand Prix of Baltimore...
View ArticleThoughtful Thursday: 2013 Shark Tagging Re-cap
Every August, the National Aquarium invites our members and the general public to join us on shark research trips We work with Captain Mark Sampson to collect data from several species of sharks off...
View ArticleNew ‘Walking’ Shark Species Discovered in Indonesia!
A new species of epaulette (carpet) shark was recently discovered off the coast of an island in Indonesia! New species of epaulette shark. Photo via Conservation International. The walking shark,...
View ArticleBlacktip Reef Update: Wobbegong Sharks Now On Exhibit!
Three wobbegong sharks were introduced to Blacktip Reef yesterday! Blacktip Reef is now be home to one tasseled wobbegong and two ornate wobbegongs – two very beautiful and interesting shark species!...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Zeke!
Our zebra shark, Zeke, is turning four-years-old today (and on the 4th of November, no less)! Zeke and our second zebra shark, Zoe, have a very close relationship. They can often be seen hanging out...
View ArticleAn Update on Our Sandbark Shark Pup, Chloe!
I’m happy to report that our sandbark shark pup Chloe is thriving in our Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit – where she has been since the end of June! Photo via Jeff Mauritzen. In the last few months,...
View ArticleWeek of Thanks: Holly Bourbon on Blacktip Reef
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, our experts (and animal residents) will be sharing what they’re thankful for this year! Our first “Week of Thanks” post comes from the Aquarium’s Curator of...
View Article2013 Re-cap: The Making of Blacktip Reef
This year, many of us here at the Aquarium had one thing on the brain - Blacktip Reef. From demolition to animal acquisitions, construction to animal introductions, countless hours of work from all of...
View ArticleBlacktip Reef Update: Exhibit Thrives in Its First Six Months!
As our teams mark the six-month anniversary of Blacktip Reef, we’re happy to report that our newest exhibit continues to thrive and evolve! This Indo-Pacific reef habitat is now home to 779 animals...
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