Have you visited any of the seven rivers that run into the Albermarle Sound? Have you visited the seven rivers of the aquarium? The fresh and brackish water environments of the Albermarle Sound are among the wildest and most productive on the East Coast. The seven major rivers feeding Albemarle... See More

Have you visited any of the seven rivers that run into the Albermarle Sound? Have you visited the seven rivers of the aquarium? The fresh and... See More

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We rely on our members and donors to support the NC Aquariums' exemplary animal care, inspiring education and outreach programs, exciting new experiences, and critical conservation work like saving sea turtles.

We rely on our members and donors to support the NC Aquariums' exemplary animal care, inspiring education and outreach programs, exciting new... See More

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It's no secret that the NC Aquariums love sharks! From whale sharks to wobbegongs, these amazing and diverse predators are vital to global ocean health. However, despite their tough appearance, many sharks are in trouble. Over one-third of shark species worldwide are threatened with... See More

It's no secret that the NC Aquariums love sharks! From whale sharks to wobbegongs, these amazing and diverse predators are vital to global... See More

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Beetles and butterflies and ants, oh my! Unseen wonders are magnified in this summer’s Backyard Buzz exhibit! Explore larger-than-life insects that call Eastern North Carolina home. Learn how you can help make their lives a little bit easier by supporting and protecting wild spaces.

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"Did you get my good side?" *flips scutes* But seriously, have you ever seen such a photogenic turtle? She made sure we got ALL the angles on this photoshoot

"Did you get my good side?" *flips scutes* But seriously, have you ever seen such a photogenic turtle? She made sure we got ALL the... See More

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If you've visited our aquarium you know about our pollinator garden, where you can see a variety of different species of bees (and other pollinators) at work. Did you know there are over 20,000 species of bees worldwide? There are over 4,000 native bee species in the United States, and 500... See More

If you've visited our aquarium you know about our pollinator garden, where you can see a variety of different species of bees (and other... See More

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Our second segment in our "April: Month of the Young Child" virtual storytimes is officially live! Join Cady and Gram on a journey in learning to love spiders through the book "I'm Trying to Love Spiders" written by Bethany Barton.

Our second segment in our "April: Month of the Young Child" virtual storytimes is officially live! Join Cady and Gram on a journey in... See More

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