Butterfly on Flower Petals

Keeping It Local

Spring has almost returned, and we’re looking forward to warmer weather and more time to enjoy the outdoors! As our local foliage begins to reawaken after the cold and dark of winter, we’re taking a look at what it is that’s sprouting around us and showing a little love to local plant species. Here…

Dr. Joan Murrell Owens. Photo courtesy of Smithsonian Ocean.

Marine Scientists, Researchers, and More in Black History

Happy Black History Month! This month, we're celebrating the voices and works of key Black scientists and activists in the fields of marine science and environmental justice. Explore our profiles of researchers and advocates who made waves in the sciences of animal behavior, corals, biodiversity, a…

Children Learning at a Display Table

Building The Beloved Community

Come celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with us! January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and this year, our team is looking forward to celebrating Dr. King’s legacy by spreading awareness to our friends and supporters of one of his lesser-known dreams: the Beloved Community. Per The King Cent…

Snake Killing Mouse

What's On The Menu?

It’s on top of everyone’s mind this season...food! Except by “everyone” we mean all of our animals, and by “this season” we mean all day, every day! With thousands of animals from over 300 species living in our Aquarium, we run through quite a lot of food. And with so many dietary needs that vary n…