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Hurricane Sandy Damage

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:50:05 GMT

The Curse of Skull Rock: The 4-D Experience

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:24:59 GMT

The Curse of Skull Rock 4-D Experience plays daily at the Aquarium's theater.

Spooking a Seal

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Who says Halloween is just for kids? Our harbor seal seems pretty intrigued by the pictured pumpkin, but don’t let this photo fool you. The gourd isn’t a mere toy for our mighty mammal: the fleshy fruit serves as an enrichment tool, one of many used to exercise the muscles and minds of our animals. Join us this weekend for our annual Halloween extravaganza: Ascarium.

Africa’s Smaller Elephant

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Look closely, and you’ll see that the Peters' elephantnose fish possesses an almost snout-like body part, which accounts for its name. The protrusion is actually an extension of the creature's mouth, used in a variety of situations, including self-defense. Have you spotted ours at Explore the Shore?

For more images by our staff photographer, visit www.julielarsenmaher.com.

Mighty Magnates of the North

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, October 6, we’re hosting the WCS Run for the Wild on Coney Island. This year’s 5k fun-run benefits walruses—marine mammals confronting challenges that range from climate change to habitat loss. If you can’t join us, support runners or donate here: http://bit.ly/Oe4cr4.

Settling on the Surface

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why do four-eyed fish have double vision? To simultaneously see above and below the surface of the water, where they prefer to dwell. In actuality, their name is a bit of a misnomer: these Latin American creatures only possess two eyes, but each one is divided into separate parts to allow hyper-effective eyesight.

Birds that Bond

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

At Sea Cliffs, pairs of black-footed penguins preen each other and rub their bills together, ensuring enduring bonds. Another way they stay in synch? These black-and-white beauties stand face-to-face, braying in an avian duet.

Spotted Shark

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

It hails from the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean, where its unique colors make it an easy spot. The small and harmless white-spotted bamboo shark is a favorite at the aquarium, with visitors to Explore the Shore pausing to watch it glide.

Stupendous Swimmers

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Loggerhead turtles make epic migrations, sometimes traveling a third of the way around the world during their long but perilous lives. Despite their resiliency—these prehistoric creatures coexisted with dinosaurs—six of the seven sea turtle species are now endangered. See why they’re so precious at our Sharks exhibit.

Outlandish Otter

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Two summers ago, residents of Homer, Alaska found a stranded sea otter pup after a storm separated the young otter from his mother. Tazo eventually made his way to our Aquarium, where he’s been leading a happy and healthy life ever since. Visit our lively otter at the Sea Cliffs exhibit.