Meet Behemoth, our newest STAR Center admission! This 255-lb loggerhead was rescued by locals and volunteers from the sound near Avon. Wondering what you should do if you spot a sea turtle that might need help? Call the OBX Nest (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) at (252) 441-8622.

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We are looking for new volunteers to join our afternoon Touch Pool Interpretation Team! Volunteers at the Touch Pools provide visitors the opportunity to experience stingrays, horseshoe crabs, and more up close in our interactive Sea Senses exhibit.

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The STAR Center team received a Kemp's ridley with a significant shell wound yesterday from Waves, NC and reported to N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) as having trouble diving. Many thanks, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center for your assistance in all cases like this!

The STAR Center team received a Kemp's ridley with a significant shell wound yesterday from Waves, NC and reported to N.E.S.T. (Network for... See More

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Have an otterly fantastic day! Did you know river otters can be found in fresh and brackish water here in the Outer Banks? Sometimes they visit the aquarium's Soundside Pier in the evening hours to forage for fish and crabs. Happy World Otter Day from Finn and Banks!

Have an otterly fantastic day! Did you know river otters can be found in fresh and brackish water here in the Outer Banks? Sometimes they visit... See More

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For the first day of Spring we are highlighting World Frog Day! Did you know tree frogs can be seen both inside and outside the aquarium? The spaces we create for pollinators also creates habitat for frogs, toads, and other native wildlife.

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