A large scale saltwater reef tank setup begins as a technical and carefully planned build. As the process unfolds, the project takes on deeper meaning tied to loss and reflection. Every stage of the ...

Each year humans trade 20 to 30 million tropical marine fish for aquariums, representing more than 1,800 different species. The United States is the world’s largest consumer, buying up to 80% of the ...

Point Defiance Zoo is expected to reopen its Tropical Reef Aquarium this summer, the zoo announced this week. Formerly called the “South Pacific Aquarium,” the 25,000-square-foot area will boast ...

Fish larvae follow sounds to locate prime coral reef spots, a new study shows. Photograph by GEORGE GRALL, National Geographic It may not be obvious to us land dwellers, but ocean reefs are noisy ...

The Tropical Reef Aquarium at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium reopened to the public in June 2024 following 2-1/2 years of restorations and repairs. The $7.09 million renovation project, which ...

From kelp forests and coral reefs to deep-sea research, conservation science, and hands-on exhibits, this San Francisco aquarium offers an in-depth experience.

The loggerhead turtle population was on the brink of extinction but after 40 years of careful management, the largest ...

Each year humans trade 20 to 30 million tropical marine fish for aquariums, representing more than 1,800 different species. The United States is the world’s largest consumer, buying up to 80% of the ...