National Aquarium | Conservation

A Blue View: Re-creating Baltimore's Wetland Habitat

When natural shorelines are replaced by manmade structures, valuable ecosystem services can be lost. Read More

Published 5/17/2016
Where 'Save the Bay, Eat a Ray' Went Wrong

The Conservation community’s “Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em” campaign is strategically used to manage populations of invasive species. Read More

Published 5/16/2016
Interview with NPCA's Theresa Pierno

In advance of her lecture here in Baltimore on May 18th, hear from the National Parks Conservation Association's CEO, Theresa Pierno, about the importance of connecting with nature! Read More

Published 5/12/2016
A Blue View: Underwater Volcanoes

From the surface, the ocean appears as a vast and level expanse of water. But miles below lies an intricate landscape of rising mountains, steep valleys, hills, canyons and cliffs—a seascape to rival its terrestrial counterpart. And among it, thousands of volcanoes scatter the seafloor. Read More

Published 5/3/2016
Introducing 48 Days of Blue!

Did you know? More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is water. Despite the strong “green” identity of the environmental movement, the majority of our planet is covered in vibrant shades of blue. Read More

Published 4/22/2016
A Blue View: Making Waves with Baltimore's Water Wheel

What does it take to collect more than 150 tons of floating trash in less than a year? You might expect the answer to be some kind of futuristic machine, but the truth is, the Inner Harbor’s Water Wheel has accomplished this feat through its combination of old and new technologies. Read More

Published 4/19/2016
Field Update: Restoring the Caribbean’s Corals

Last year, our staff had the opportunity to travel to the Riviera Maya, the Caribbean coast of Mexico, to help restore coral reefs! Read More

Published 3/31/2016
Conservation Update: Nassawango Creek Preserve

Last week, the National Aquarium’s Conservation team traveled to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to restore a vital Atlantic white cedar habitat! Read More

Published 3/24/2016
Light City Q&A: Inspiring Conservation Action with Riki K.

We chatted with Light City exhibiting artist Riki K. about her work and its strong connection to climate change: Read More

Published 3/23/2016
A Blue View: Maryland’s Response to Sea-Level Rise

If you’re familiar with climate change, then you probably know that the resulting rapid rise in sea levels is cause for concern. Read More

Published 3/22/2016

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