Aquarium News RSS All Animals Conservation Education Exhibits Marine Animal Rescue Research 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. 6/20/2011 Wounded Warriors Visit the National Aquarium! On June 11, the National Aquarium had the honor of hosting a group of wounded veterans for a unique guest dive in the Wings in the Water and Atlantic Coral Reef exhibits. Nine wounded soldiers from Walter Reed Army Medical Center were transported by the U.S. Coast Guard to the National Aquarium for the event. 6/13/2011 National Aquarium Honored with Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award The National Aquarium was one of five organizations to receive the second-annual Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award. 5/19/2011 National Aquarium launches a “Spring Social” The National Aquarium has spring fever, and is inviting friends and followers to catch the fun on Facebook and Twitter! 5/9/2011 It’s the Season for Seals Spring is here, and that means thoughts of warm weather, the beach, and vacations are in the air! But for the Aquarium’s Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP), spring is the season for seals. Thanks to the dedication of MARP staff and volunteers, two grey seals were admitted for rehabilitation in March. 3/25/2011 Two-Weeks Remain in the Get-Going Costa Rica Sweepstakes Through a partnership with the Costa Rica Tourism Board, the National Aquarium along with the Los Angeles Zoo launched a sweepstakes that will send two lucky families of four on an all-inclusive family eco-adventure to Costa Rica for a seven-day, six night stay this summer. 2/14/2011 Now on the Fresh Thoughts Menu: The Invasive Red Lionfish The National Aquarium is excited to introduce the Fresh Thoughts: Sustainable Seafood Dining Series at its Washington D.C. venue this March. This new series will celebrate sensible and scrumptious seafood choices with the help of renowned Washington DC chefs. 1/13/2011 Major League Soccer Visits the National Aquarium! The National Aquarium welcomed Major League Soccer to Baltimore during a special event in the Marine Mammal Amphitheater. The event was a preview to the 2011 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, which is being held at the Baltimore Convention Center January 13 and 14. 1/5/2011 Aquarium Supports Baltimore Ravens with Special Purple Friday Discount Baltimore Ravens fans can celebrate the Ravens playoff victories with a trip to the Aquarium! The National Aquarium is supporting the Baltimore Ravens playoff run with a special $5 discount on Purple Fridays! Back 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 Next