Marine Aquarium Links

Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported ... - MarketWatch (press release)

New York Times (blog)

Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported ... MarketWatch (press release) As the popularity of marine aquariums rises, so does the demand for wildlife inhabiting them. Most aquarium fish are harvested from their natural habitats - primarily coral reefs - and imported into the United States by the millions annually. Counting Nemo: A Deep Look at the Aquarium TradeNew York Times (blog) all 11 news articles »

Study Compares Toxin Levels in Captive and Wild Sea Mammals - EP Magazine

UPI.com

Study Compares Toxin Levels in Captive and Wild Sea Mammals EP Magazine ... and The National Aquarium has compared levels of the chemical in captive dolphins with dolphins found in the wild. The captive animals were fed a controlled diet, while the wild mammals dined on marine life that may carry more of the toxic metal. Mercury in dolphins: Study compares toxin levels in captive and wild sea mammalsPhys.Org High mercury levels found in wild dolphinsUPI.com all 8 news articles »

With the success of Winter the dolphin and 'Dolphin Tale,' the Clearwater ... - Tampabay.com

Tampabay.com

With the success of Winter the dolphin and 'Dolphin Tale,' the Clearwater ... Tampabay.com By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer CLEARWATER — Less than a year after the film Dolphin Tale quadrupled the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's average attendance, the facility is planning its biggest move yet. Aquarium leaders want to build a splashy and ... Charity for Change: Kindergarten students support injured dolphinNaples Daily News all 2 news articles »

Sick Sea Turtle Rescued Off Honeymoon Island - Patch.com

Sick Sea Turtle Rescued Off Honeymoon Island Patch.com It will be rehabilitated at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. By Katie Dolac A juvenile green sea turtle rescued off of Honeymoon Island on May 18, 2012. Clearwater Marine Aquarium Rescuers pulled a sick juvenile green sea turtle from the water off Honeymoon ... and more »

Oregon Coast Aquarium adds to its educational portfolio - OregonLive.com

OregonLive.com

Oregon Coast Aquarium adds to its educational portfolio OregonLive.com These include co-hosting an in-service day for teachers along with the Lincoln County School District, Oregon State's Hatfield Marine Science Center and others. The aquarium also sends an education van to schools in Oregon and southwest Washington, ... and more »