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Aquarium releases rescued seal back into habitat

March 20, 2020 Comments Off on Aquarium releases rescued seal back into habitat

In this Tuesday, March 17, 2020 photo provided by The National Aquarium, a harp seal named Amelia Bedelia makes its way to the ocean in Salisbury, Md., after it was released following rehabilitation at the aquarium in Baltimore. The seal was rescued from Ocean City, Md., by the Aquarium's Animal Rescue team after severe dehydration. (Theresa Keil/The National Aquarium via AP)

The National Aquarium has released a harp seal rescued from Ocean City after severe dehydration.

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Baltimore Aquarium sea turtle ‘Calypso’ dies suddenly

February 4, 2020 Comments Off on Baltimore Aquarium sea turtle ‘Calypso’ dies suddenly

Officials at the National Aquarium in Baltimore are trying to determine why Calypso, a 500-pound (227-kilogram) sea turtle who had been in its care for nearly 20 years, died unexpectedly over the weekend.

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Donor pledges $300k to move National Aquarium dolphins to sanctuary

April 19, 2018 Comments Off on Donor pledges $300k to move National Aquarium dolphins to sanctuary

The tour operator Virgin Holidays is pledging $300,000 to help move seven dolphins from the National Aquarium in Baltimore to a seaside sanctuary.

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This seal is 200th rescued animal released by National Aquarium

June 27, 2017 Comments Off on This seal is 200th rescued animal released by National Aquarium

Phil, a seal, looks rearward as Kate Shaffer, rehabilitation manager at the National Aquarium, watches from behind a plastic device used to guide the seal toward the water (Theresa Keil / National Aquarium photo)

As a smiling woman opened a crate Tuesday, a harbor seal inside could see the ocean for the first time in months. The seal slowly approached the water at Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He paused for a ...

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Rescued seal recovering at National Aquarium in Baltimore

April 20, 2017 Comments Off on Rescued seal recovering at National Aquarium in Baltimore

In 1974, inspired by the public aquarium in Washington, then Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer conceptualized a similar attraction for downtown Baltimore. Since opening 35 years ago, the organization has evolved from a visitor attraction to a conservation organization that operates a world-class aquarium. Today, the National Aquarium acts on its mission through award-winning exhibits, educational conservation initiatives and a state-of-the-art animal rescue program. (File photo)

BALTIMORE (AP) — A harbor seal that accidentally traveled 12 miles into central Delaware and stranded himself in mud has been rescued and is recovering at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The seal, called Phil, was rescued last week after ...

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National Aquarium’s oldest dolphin, Nani, dies at 44

March 1, 2017 Comments Off on National Aquarium’s oldest dolphin, Nani, dies at 44

This 2001 photo depicts Nani, right, and a calf. (National Aquarium submitted photo)

The National Aquarium says its oldest Atlantic bottlenose dolphin has died. The aquarium said in a statement Tuesday that 44-year-old Nani exhibited unusual behavior on Monday and died that evening despite emergency care from the animal care team. The aquarium ...

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National Aquarium touts new rescue center’s potential

February 2, 2017 Comments Off on National Aquarium touts new rescue center’s potential

Artist renderings of the Animal Care and Rescue Center, planned at a 50,000-square-foot property at 9901 East Fayette Street in the Jonestown neighborhood, less than a mile from the aquarium. (Design Collective rendering)

The National Aquarium Thursday showed off its vision for the nonprofit’s new Animal Care and Rescue Center in Jonestown. John Racanelli, National Aquarium CEO, explained plans for the new facility, at 901 E. Fayette St., during a news media event on ...

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Sale of Port Covington properties to Sagamore allows Aquarium to pay off $5M loan

February 1, 2017 Comments Off on Sale of Port Covington properties to Sagamore allows Aquarium to pay off $5M loan

A subsidiary of the National Aquarium sold its Port Covington properties — obtained from Baltimore about a decade ago — to a developer, and collected $2.97 million more than it paid, according to state property records. Previously, the organization and ...

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Aquarium chooses Md. firms for new animal care and rescue facility

December 6, 2016 Comments Off on Aquarium chooses Md. firms for new animal care and rescue facility

The National Aquarium has chosen design and construction firms based in Baltimore for an animal care facility it plans to open in 2018. Design Collective Inc. is leading the architectural design and construction administration, and Plano-Coudon LLC will head construction management ...

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This Baltimore landmark is celebrating its 35th birthday

August 8, 2016 Comments Off on This Baltimore landmark is celebrating its 35th birthday

In 1981, then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer welcomed fish, dolphins and sharks to Baltimore. Today, the National Aquarium is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Baltimore landmark has hosted more than 50 million guests since it first opened and is home to ...

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