National Aquarium

Hope for Humpbacks, Bad News for Bees

Nine North American populations of humpback whales have been taken off the endangered species list, while seven species of bees find themselves added to the list. Read More

Published 10/12/2016
Animal Update: Clown Surgeonfish

Four clown surgeonfish have been added to Blacktip Reef! Read More

Published 10/7/2016
The Amazing, Adaptable Octopus

Octopuses are well known for their impressive survival skills—from their ability to fit into impossibly small spaces and regrow lost limbs, to their quick camouflage capabilities and ink that clouds predators’ senses of sight and smell. Read More

Published 10/6/2016
This Cephalopod is Stealing Hearts

Researchers aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel recently discovered a peculiar-looking squid off the coast of California. Read More

Published 10/5/2016
Animal Update: Pygmy Angelfish, Fantail Darter and Kole Tang

A pygmy angelfish, fantail darter and kole tang were added to the Moving exhibit! Read More

Published 9/30/2016
Sheldon is Ready for Release!

After spending a year in the National Aquarium's care, our juvenile loggerhead is ready for release! Read More

Published 9/29/2016
Animal Update: Green-and-Gold Tanagers

Seven green-and-gold tanagers are now in the Upland Tropical Rain Forest exhibit! Read More

Published 9/23/2016
Prehistoric Predecessors to Today's Animals

The ancestors of some species were very different from those we know today! Read More

Published 9/21/2016
Animal Update: Atlantic Nettles

There are new Atlantic nettles on exhibit in Jellies Invasion! Read More

Published 9/16/2016
Animal Update: Mummichogs

Our Tidal Marsh exhibit welcomed 100 new mummichogs! Read More

Published 9/9/2016

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