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  • Field Update: Delaware Shark Research

    Last month, staff from the National Aquarium joined our research partners at the University of Delaware to survey sand tiger shark populations in the Delaware Bay. Read More

    Published 10/11/2016

  • Re-cap: 2015 Shark Tagging

    Every August, the National Aquarium invites the public to join us on shark research out of Ocean City, Maryland! Read More

    Published 9/8/2015

  • Shark Tagging: Citizen Engagement in Shark Research

    Every August, the National Aquarium invites members and the general public to join us on shark research cruises out of Ocean City, MD. These trips are meant to connect our members with these amazing creatures and to help garner support for important shark conservation efforts. Read More

    Published 9/10/2014 by Laura Bankey, Director of Conservation

  • Thoughtful Thursday: 2013 Shark Tagging Re-cap

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    Published 8/29/2013 by Laura Bankey, Director of Conservation

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