National Aquarium

Manatees in the Dominican Republic Get Help from Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Sirenians, Manatee, National Aquarium, Baltimore, MARYLAND

On Sunday, June 27, 2021, they became the first manatees to be successfully rescued, rehabilitated, released, and tracked in the Dominican Republic.

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  • On Sunday, June 27, 2021, they became the first manatees to be successfully rescued, rehabilitated, released, and tracked in the Dominican Republic.
  • Representatives from the Dominican government including the Dominican Minister of the Environment, Orlando Jorge Mera, joined to celebrate their release.
  • Scientists with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) worked with partners from FUNDEMAR (Dominican Foundation for Marine Studies), The Ministry of Environment of the Dominican Republic, the National Aquarium of the Dominican Republic, and the German Embassy in the Dominican Republic, to tag the manatees and teach the local groups how to operate the tracking equipment.
  • Dr. Powell also trained the Dominican scientists on how to place the devices on the manatees and use the tracking software.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Unique Aquarium (NPL-324)

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Aquariums, Fishkeeping, Personal life, Recreation, Animal welfare, National Aquarium, Vancouver Aquarium

This aquarium is designed to give the animals a clean, natural environment and help teach children the importance of animal care, said the inventor, from Fort Myers, Fla. "This aquarium is easy to clean and moveable; people of all ages will love its convenience and the ease of installation."

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  • This aquarium is designed to give the animals a clean, natural environment and help teach children the importance of animal care, said the inventor, from Fort Myers, Fla. "This aquarium is easy to clean and moveable; people of all ages will love its convenience and the ease of installation."
  • The DELLA GRAND TANK features a unique aquarium design that is versatile for any land species.
  • It creates a natural habitat for animals and offers children a learning experience on how to care for different animals.
  • "I wanted to create an aquarium that provides animals their natural habitat that is easy to clean and move, and can teach people how to care for animals."

$11 Million in Gifts Awarded to the National Aquarium for a Greener Waterfront

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Inner Harbor, Baltimore, National Aquarium, Baltimore, MARYLAND

A total of $11 million has been awarded to date from both public and private funders, to support the goal for a greener waterfront.

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  • A total of $11 million has been awarded to date from both public and private funders, to support the goal for a greener waterfront.
  • These latest gifts serve as a tipping point in funds raised for this important project that would not otherwise be possible.
  • "The National Aquarium makes an incredible impact through conservation and education programs, and the new waterfront campus will expand this reach to even more visitors," said Jim McHugh, Constellation's CEO.
  • The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization focused on changing the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.

National Aquarium Opens First-of-its-Kind Animal Care and Rescue Center

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Animal welfare, Wildlife rehabilitation, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, National Aquarium, Bioethics, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Rescue dog, Baltimore, Vancouver Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aquarium officially opened its new Animal Care and Rescue Center today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aquarium officially opened its new Animal Care and Rescue Center today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • "The State of Maryland is proud to support the new Animal Care and Rescue Center, which will support the Aquarium's operations and animal care and give students and visitors the opportunity to create lifelong memories in this unique behind-the-scenes space."
  • "At the National Aquarium, our highest calling is the health and welfare of the animals in our care.
  • The Animal Care and Rescue Center also provides a headquarters for the National Aquarium Animal Rescue team, celebrating 26 years of response, rehabilitation and release for more than 200 animals.