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Animal Rescue Update: Sea Turtle Week

In concert with World Sea Turtle Day and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Turtle Week, our Animal Rescue team is set to release two rehabilitated patients at Assateague Island National Seashore next week! Read More

Published 6/7/2016
Saving Panama’s Golden Frogs

The Panamanian golden frog, a beloved symbol of hope for the people of Panama, needs our help. Read More

Published 5/20/2016
Happy Mother's Day!

In celebration of Mother's Day this weekend, we are continuing our tradition of introducing you to amazing animal moms: Read More

Published 5/4/2016
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
Happy World Wildlife Day!

World Wildlife Day is an international celebration of the diverse and beautiful lifeforms found across the globe. Read More

Published 3/3/2016
14 Ways to Love the Ocean

Here are a few ways to show our blue planet some love this Valentine’s Day: Read More

Published 2/10/2016
Throwback Thursday: Animal Rescue’s First Patient

On January 28, 1991, an injured male harbor seal from Fort Story, Virginia became the first patient admitted to the National Aquarium for rehabilitation. Read More

Published 1/28/2016
Animal Rescue Update: Meet Ironhide

Ironhide is a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that was rescued from Forked River, NJ on September 12, 2015. Read More

Published 10/27/2015
Father’s Day Spotlight: Volunteer Dad/Son Duos

We’re celebrating Father’s Day by highlighting a few of our father/son volunteer teams! Read More

Published 6/17/2015
The 411 on Microbeads

In connection with tomorrow’s #48DaysofBlue challenge, we’re breaking down what microbeads actually are and how they’re impacting our blue planet. Read More

Published 6/3/2015

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