Aquarium News RSS All Animals Conservation Education Exhibits Marine Animal Rescue Research 2/3/2012 Oleander, the Albino Alligator, Extends Stay at National Aquarium The National Aquarium in Washington, DC announced today that due to popular demand, they will be extending the stay of their albino alligator, Oleander, and the Secrets of the Swamp exhibit until April 29, 2012. 1/31/2012 Steven Schindler Named Chief Marketing Officer of the National Aquarium The National Aquarium is pleased to announce Steven Schindler has been named the organization’s new Chief Marketing Officer. 1/26/2012 National Aquarium Celebrates Australia Day with Visit from Ambassador and Celebratory Event The National Aquarium, Baltimore Celebrates Australia Day, the official national day of Australia with the Australian Ambassador. 1/10/2012 National Aquarium Turns Purple in Support of Ravens The National Aquarium joins the rest of Baltimore in donning purple this week to celebrate the Baltimore Ravens’ journey through the playoffs! To continue the city-wide show of support, the Aquarium will light all of Pier 3 in purple on Wednesday. 12/5/2011 National Aquarium Names Kate Hendrickson as Media Relations Manager The National Aquarium is pleased to announce the hiring of Kate Hendrickson as the organization’s new Media Relations Manager. 11/21/2011 National Aquarium and National Wildlife Federation Join Forces The National Aquarium and the National Wildlife Federation have joined forces to protect wildlife and water resources for future generations. The National Aquarium has been selected as the National Wildlife Federation’s Maryland affiliate. This partnership will link conservation efforts from Appalachia, to the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. 8/16/2011 The National Aquarium and Oceana Team Up to Release Sea Turtles The National Aquarium was joined by Oceana for the release of three endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Chesapeake Bay at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Maryland. 6/29/2011 National Aquarium testifies at Senate’s Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Hearing Dr. Erik Rifkin, Executive Director of the National Aquarium Conservation Center was invited to provide testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife. The hearing, entitled, “Status of the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment” focused on the evaluation and improvement of our ability to measure long-term chronic damages to our environment in the wake of last year’s oil spill. 6/27/2011 National Aquarium Celebrates Turtle Release On Sunday, June 26, a group of rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were released into the Chesapeake Bay at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Maryland. The public gathered on the beach to join in the festivities. 6/20/2011 John C. Racanelli Named CEO of the National Aquarium Institute John C. Racanelli was named today Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Aquarium Institute (NAI) by unanimous approval of the Board of Directors. Back 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Next