Researchers and staff at the National Aquarium were among the first to discover a remarkable capability in swell sharks: asexual reproduction. Read More
In celebration of Shark Week, learn about the sharks that call the Chesapeake Bay home! Read More
Discovery Channel’s 30th annual Shark Week is finally here! Read More
The giant Pacific octopus at the National Aquarium has a new habitat to call home. Read More
The start of summer may mean barbeques and pool days for humans, but for many of the National Aquarium’s animals, it signifies the time to reproduce. Read More
Six female seahorses were recently added to our Adapting gallery in Surviving Through Adaptation! Read More
Move over, animal moms—it’s time to celebrate awesome animal dads, like the imitating poison dart frog! Read More
A cause for celebration this Sea Turtle Week: the populations of several sea turtles species protected under the Endangered Species Act are recovering! Read More
From the upland tropical rain forest to the wild extremes of Australia, the National Aquarium is home to almost a dozen unique species of turtles. Read More
In honor of Mother’s Day, learn about a few of the most iconic moms in the aquatic world! Read More
Subscribe to one or more National Aquarium newsletters to receive updates about animals, activities and more!
© 2018 National Aquarium | 501 East Pratt Street | Baltimore, MD 21202