National Aquarium | Conservation

Our Ocean, by the Numbers

Happy World Oceans Day! Today we honor the oceans that give us everything from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Read More

Published 6/8/2017
What Lives in the Chesapeake Bay?

In honor of Chesapeake Bay Week, learn about and celebrate the animals found in the largest estuary in the United States. Read More

Published 6/6/2017
Healthy Harbor Report Card Shows Inner Harbor Improvement

Released earlier this month, the report on the health of the Inner Harbor throughout 2016 shows the progress made by various initiatives to clean up the harbor and surrounding waterways. Read More

Published 5/30/2017
How to Be an Environmentally Responsible Beach Visitor

Show your appreciation for our coastal areas by being an environmentally responsible beach visitor, this Memorial Day weekend and beyond! Read More

Published 5/27/2017
West Indian Manatees Removed from Endangered Species List

The population growth of manatees in recent years has prompted the federal government to remove them from the endangered species list, changing their official status to “threatened.” Read More

Published 5/18/2017
It’s International Migratory Bird Day!

Today we celebrate these migratory species and those who work to ensure their safety. Read More

Published 5/13/2017
Terrapins Released on Poplar Island!

More than 100 students from nine Maryland counties recently traveled to Poplar Island on the Chesapeake Bay for the first of two turtle releases as part of the National Aquarium’s 2016-17 Terrapins in the Classroom program! Read More

Published 5/9/2017
May is Garden for Wildlife Month!

Celebrate the return of warm weather with some time out in your home or community garden! Read More

Published 5/4/2017
Spotlight on Maryland Biodiversity Project

Maryland Biodiversity Project highlights the stunning diversity of the plants and animals in Maryland, encouraging residents to celebrate and protect local species. Read More

Published 4/25/2017
Spring has Sprung in the Inner Harbor!

Last week, students joined our Conservation team to complete the first biohut inventory of the spring season! Read More

Published 4/21/2017

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