Exciting Achievements in 2014

It's been quite the year. View Web Version   Buy Tickets   Make a Donation 5 Major Milestones of 2014 The end of one year brings the promises of another. But as we look to 2015 with plans to take the next steps in evolving our role as a nationally recognized conservation organization operating a world-class aquarium, we are reflecting on some of our notable achievements in 2014. 1. Blacktip Reef's One-Year Anniversary One year after its opening, Blacktip Reef is still making waves! We celebrated our Indo-Pacific exhibit's first anniversary in August, only to be recognized a month later for Significant Achievement in Exhibit Design by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums! 2. Biohut Pilot Program Launch We installed eight Biohuts on the bulkheads in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in June, marking the beginning of an exciting project to revitalize this critical extension of the Chesapeake Bay. 3. A Thrilling Lecture Series Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle and famed explorer and film producer Jean-Michel Cousteau were just two of the stars of our 2014 Marjorie Lynn Bank Lecture Series. Check out what's in store for next year's series! 4. So Many Babies! Four baby big-headed Amazon River turtles hatched in our Amazon River Forest exhibit—it's believed this is the first time they've been successfully bred in a North American collection. We also celebrated the birth of a northern Australia snapping turtle, a Hosmer's skink and a Mertens' water monitor. 5. Animal Rescue Successes In just one year, our Animal Rescue team traveled 10,000 miles for animal response and releases, outreach and training. Staff and volunteers dedicated over 800 hours of their time, and—thanks to the generosity of donors—we fed our turtle patients over 370 pounds of food. How's that for numbers?! We couldn't have reached these milestones without the support of the generous individuals who donate their time and money. Thanks to our staff and volunteers who made things happen in 2014, and to all of the wonderful donors who fuel our efforts to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures each and every day. Make a Donation 501 East Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21202 National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. You are subscribed as: turlbombeiro@gmail.com You are receiving this message because you have signed up to receive email from the National Aquarium. To change the number of emails sent, or to unsubscribe completely, please manage your preferences.