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The National Aquarium: Water blog
Color-Changing Cephalopods
Octopuses, along with several other molluscan members of the Cephalopoda class, are masters of camouflage. Watch how octopuses use their color-changing skills to their advantage!
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Arms vs. TentaclesArms vs. Tentacles
If you think octopuses have tentacles, you’re not alone—but the eight limbs attached to an octopus’ head are actually arms. Learn about the difference between arms and tentacles!
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Calendar of Events:
Evening LectureOCTOBER 17, 2017 • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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The National Aquarium: Water blog
Animal Rescue Update:
After spending several months at our Animal Care Center, Luna the juvenile grey seal was released yesterday in New Jersey!
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Terrapin Hatchlings Are Here!
The National Aquarium is currently caring for 51 terrapin hatchlings as part of our Terrapins in the Classroom program! Our team will care for the hatchlings until they’re ready to be sent to Maryland classrooms at the end of September. Watch our recent Facebook Live to learn more!
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Calendar of Events
SEPTEMBER 22 – SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 • 11 AM – 7 PMBaltimore Book Festival
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National Aquarium: Waterblog September 2017
Make Way for Pufflings!
We’re excited to welcome three new puffin chicks—Gnocchi, Viola and Willow—to our Sea Cliffs exhibit! This is the first time more than two puffin chicks have hatched in a single season at the Aquarium.
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Floating Wetland Prototype Installed
A floating wetland prototype that mimics a natural tidal salt marsh habitat has been installed between Piers 3 and 4! This prototype is the next step in our plan to revitalize Baltimore’s Inner Harbor through our Waterfront Campus, which will reintroduce wetland habitats for native species and provide local students with a living classroom.
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Calendar of Events
Conservation Event
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 • 10 AM – 1 PM
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Summertime is Fun Time in Baltimore
It’s summertime in the city – and that means tons of fun activities for locals and visitors of all ages. From outdoor movies to family-friendly museum exhibits to evening booze cruises, here’s a look at some of the best activities downtown Baltimore has to offer this summer:Catch a Flick
On Fridays during July or August, the Open Air Film Festival descends upon
Little Italy. The films, which are screened on the side of Ciao Bella Restaurant, include classics with an Italian twist, like The Godfather and the original Ocean’s Eleven. Get there early, with chairs, to grab a good spot (and some great carry-out to enjoy). -
National Aquarium: Waterblog June 2017
It’s Sea Turtle Week and15th National Aquarium Anniversary!
Celebrate the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Turtle Week by learning about the journey of Calypso, our rescued green sea turtle.
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Phil And Luna Update!
Our Animal Rescue and Animal Health teams continue to care for a juvenile grey seal nicknamed Luna and a male harbor seal nicknamed Phil. They’re both showing signs of improvement in their overall health!
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Calendar of Events
Conservation Event
JUNE 24, 2017 • 10 AM – 2 PM
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National Aquarium: Waterblog May 2017
Which Evolved First: The Jelly or the Sponge?
Recent genetics research debunked a widely-accepted hypothesis that sponges evolved first.
Published May 17, 2017
Biologists and geneticists from Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison partnered to investigate the evolutionary history of jellies and sponges, and found that jellies evolved before sponges.
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National Aquarium: Waterblog April 2017
So You Want to be a Marine Scientist
The marine science field offers lots of important and fascinating career opportunities—from exploring the ocean to addressing climate change, and developing new drugs to caring for aquatic animals and habitats. Knowing where to start can be a challenge, so we’ve compiled some resources to help!
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From Charm City to Light CityLight City, the first large-scale festival of light, music and innovation in the United States, is set to make its stunning return to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and neighborhoods throughout the city from March 31 through April 8, 2017.
