The North Carolina Aquariums are studying the movements of sand tiger sharks off the state’s coast. Acoustic receivers placed at Cape Hatteras shipwreck sites by our scientific divers collect information about tagged marine species, including sand tiger sharks.
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The North Carolina Aquariums are studying the movements of sand tiger sharks off the state’s coast. Acoustic receivers placed at Cape Hatteras... See More

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The North Carolina Aquariums are in the running for best aquarium! The aquariums are asking for visitor support by going online and voting on the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest. Vote once per day for your favorite until voting ends on Monday, May 24 at noon ET

The North Carolina Aquariums are in the running for best aquarium! The aquariums are asking for visitor support by going online and voting on the... See More

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A Cooper's hawk decided the purple martin house was a nice spot to take in the scenery, or possibly look for a snack, as their diet consists mainly of birds.
Our exhibits tech Rick was lucky to see this feathery friend, and even luckier to have it stay put long enough for him to grab... See More

A Cooper's hawk decided the purple martin house was a nice spot to take in the scenery, or possibly look for a snack, as their diet consists... See More

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?Nothing to be scared of here! These tent caterpillars are an important part of our ecosystem and have some amazing adaptations. Tents like this appear mostly on black cherry trees in April, and are a vital food source for nesting and migratory birds who are dependent on caterpillars to feed... See More

?Nothing to be scared of here! These tent caterpillars are an important part of our ecosystem and have some amazing adaptations. Tents like this... See More

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Deck the halls! Our horticulture team recently pruned the juniper and hollies near the main entrance. The trimmings were offered up to staff who wanted to add a touch of nature to their holiday décor. What can you reuse to be festive this time of year?

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Create a splash at your next corporate meeting, birthday, bridal shower, or another event by having an animal drop in virtually. Pick which animal ambassador you would like from the following animals: Owl, Sea Turtle, Possum, or River Otters. Once they arrive, the educator will give a brief... See More

Create a splash at your next corporate meeting, birthday, bridal shower, or another event by having an animal drop in virtually. Pick which... See More

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According to our Horticulturist, September is the best time to explore in our Pollinator Garden! Right now, there is a huge diversity of butterflies, caterpillars, and other insects. Those who spend time looking can find orange spiky (but harmless) Gulf Fritillary caterpillars on the... See More

According to our Horticulturist, September is the best time to explore in our Pollinator Garden! Right now, there is a huge diversity of... See More

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