National Aquarium

National Aquarium We are a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet!
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Send this to someone who always has their nose in your business. 👀
10/06/2026

Send this to someone who always has their nose in your business. 👀

You still have time to get your Discovery Quest passport! 🧳 Pick up a passport at any of the 14 participating cultural i...
10/05/2026

You still have time to get your Discovery Quest passport! 🧳 Pick up a passport at any of the 14 participating cultural institutions (including the Aquarium!) and collect a stamp at the end of your visit to work toward prizes like Baltimore-inspired charms. 🦀

Want to join the adventure? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ecK89X

10/05/2026

Our Pier 4 building has been around for almost 36 years! Who remembers when it was built in the late 1980s?

Let the leaf peeping begin! 🍁 Comment some of your favorite spots to watch the season change. ⬇️
10/04/2026

Let the leaf peeping begin! 🍁 Comment some of your favorite spots to watch the season change. ⬇️

It's cozy season! There are many reasons animals might cuddle up with each other. Some snuggle for warmth, while others ...
10/02/2026

It's cozy season! There are many reasons animals might cuddle up with each other. Some snuggle for warmth, while others might find safety in numbers or just seek out the same place to rest!

Many bird species have water-resistant feathers. Research used to suggest this was achieved through the secretion of a w...
09/29/2026

Many bird species have water-resistant feathers. Research used to suggest this was achieved through the secretion of a waxy substance, but we're learning that it's largely due to individual strands, or barbules, interlocking like Velcro to create an impenetrable surface. 🪶

What do jellies eat? 🪼 This mixture might look like a delicious mango smoothie, but it's actually blended krill and zoop...
09/28/2026

What do jellies eat? 🪼 This mixture might look like a delicious mango smoothie, but it's actually blended krill and zooplankton. Species like sea nettles get an extra treat: moon jellies!🥤

Maryland has more than 50 state parks and dozens of other protected wildlife areas. 30% of our state is protected, and w...
09/26/2026

Maryland has more than 50 state parks and dozens of other protected wildlife areas. 30% of our state is protected, and we're steadily working toward 40%! Public lands play a vital role in conservation, biodiversity and human connection to nature. Visit your local park today and have a happy ! 💚 Learn more about the Aquarium's commitment to habitat restoration: https://bit.ly/4h8aCuE

Fibermaxxing? 🥬 These animals were hitting their daily fiber goals long before it was a trend! These herbivorous animals...
09/24/2026

Fibermaxxing? 🥬 These animals were hitting their daily fiber goals long before it was a trend! These herbivorous animals consume large amounts of algae and plant material, which is rich in this specific carbohydrate:

(1) Green sea turtles, though omnivorous as juveniles, almost exclusively eat seagrasses and algae as adults. The plant is broken down by microbes in the final part of their digestive tract and gives their fat a green tinge, hence their name! 🐢

(2) Manatees have a diverse diet, with some populations eating over 60 different types of aquatic plants! Their digestive tract, which can be over 150 feet in length, slowly breaks down plant material over the course of a week! 🥬

(3) Parrotfish, which have roughly 1,000 teeth fused together to form their characteristic beaks, scrape and consume algae from rocks and dead coral. These fish lack a stomach and instead use a second set of crushing plates and teeth, called a pharyngeal mill, to mechanically break down plant matter. 🪸

Summer might technically be over, but we’re still dreaming about those sunny days amidst the dunes. ☀️Did you know dunes...
09/23/2026

Summer might technically be over, but we’re still dreaming about those sunny days amidst the dunes. ☀️

Did you know dunes aren't just sand hills standing between you and the surf? They're important habitats that shield land from wind and waves.

Snag this digital wallpaper to keep those summer memories alive: https://bit.ly/4h2DZyq

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