Aquarium News RSS All Animals Conservation Education Exhibits Marine Animal Rescue Research 7/20/2012 National Aquarium to Hold Annual Maryland Dolphin Count The public is invited to join the National Aquarium’s Marine Animal Rescue Program staff for the Annual Maryland Dolphin Count along the Atlantic coast of Maryland on Friday, July 20. 6/8/2012 Dive into World Oceans Day at the National Aquarium Join the National Aquarium in celebrating our planet’s oceans and the aquatic treasures that comprise them. 4/9/2012 Shrinking Glaciers, Rising Sea Level & Long-Term Changes in Climate Patterns... Why the Public Should Care Ocean Experts Convene in Baltimore to Define Best Practices For Inspiring Action to Preserve Our Natural Environment 4/2/2012 National Conservation Organizations and Mayor Rawlings-Blake Join Forces to Celebrate Earth Day Celebration and tree-planting as National Aquarium’s waterfront plaza is designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat 3/8/2012 National Aquarium to Host Fresh Thoughts Sustainable Seafood Dining Series with B&O American Brasserie Executive Chef Thomas Dunklin The National Aquarium is pleased to welcome Executive Chef Thomas Dunklin from B&O American Brasserie as part of the Fresh Thoughts Dining Series on Mar. 27, 2012. The dinner, which celebrates sustainable and creative seafood choices, will feature oysters from Virginia’s War Shore Oyster Company. 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. 6/13/2011 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. Back 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Next