Three female Asian small-clawed otter pups were born May 21 at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
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NC Aquariums join others in fighting climate change
North Carolina Aquariums are joining with 20 others across the nation to pledge to address greenhouse gas emissions.
3 NC marine life facilities get federal COVID relief funding
The North Carolina Aquariums of Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue were selected for shares of the $1.6 million in funding.
Pine Knoll Shores aquarium to celebrate Earth Day
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is hosting a Party for the Planet April 22-29 in celebration of Earth Day.
Aquarium to host first Carnival to Combat Climate Change
Representatives from science and conservation organizations from across the state are to be on hand during the outside event set for April 2.
Roanoke aquarium to recognize women in science
Celebrate International Women’s Day Saturday at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Aquarium field trip grants application deadline Sept. 8
Teachers at Title I public schools can apply for the latest round of Aquarium Scholars mini-grants to help fund field trips to North Carolina Aquariums facilities.
NC Aquariums make Shark Week connection
Work by research scientists at N.C. Aquariums will be featured this week on shark-themed television programs.
Olive Otter Ready to Greet Aquarium Guests
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Monday that its new North American river otter, Olive, is ready to welcome company.Â
Aquarium Mourns Education Opossum
Webster, under the care of N.C. Aquarium at Roanoke Island, was humanely euthanized Wednesday after the veterinary team found the Virginia opossum had inoperable cancer.
Carteret Aquarium Certified Sensory Inclusive
The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has been certified as a sensory inclusive facility by KultureCity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sensory accessibility and acceptance.
Roanoke Island Aquarium Adds New Otter
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island recently welcomed Olive, a female North American river otter that can’t be released back into the wild due to health issues.
Roanoke Aquarium Home to New Critters
The North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island has recently welcomed to the facility baby American alligators and yellow stingrays and unveiled a new sea jellies viewing window.
Fort Fisher Aquarium to Host Holiday Special
Reservations are being taken now for North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s special holiday program Dec. 12 featuring Luna, the albino alligator, and her aquarium friends.
Aquarium Offers Toddler Halloween Parade
Families with toddlers can safely celebrate Halloween during socially distanced costume parades Oct. 27, Oct. 28 or Oct. 29 at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and virtually Oct. 30.
NC Aquariums to Reopen Sept. 14
The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island will reopen to guests Sept. 14 after being closed since March 17 as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.