Nurdles: Funny name, serious problem
As you walk across a sandy beach, you may be walking over tiny plastic pellets, often called nurdles, that are causing a big problem for our wat...
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'22 Animal Facts for the New Year
With a new year comes another opportunity to share things that you may not know about the animals who call Shedd home. Here are 22 facts in honor of ringing in 2022.
An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!
Work is still left to be done
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. The court ruling signif...
Meet me in the middle: Why businesses are making sustainability commitments and why you should care
Learn why sustainable business commitments are important and worthwhile, not just for the planet.
You’re not alone…the world working together
Shedd’s Senior Director of Government Affairs and Conservation Policy, Andrea Densham, shares the most recent commitments made on a global scale...
The lowdown on the Chicago wastewater system
Discover how the water you use at home impacts all bodies of water, from local rivers to the ocean, as well as aquatic wildlife.
What to expect when you’re expecting planet-friendly travel
Shedd’s Director of Conservation Travel, Shannon Fuller, dishes out details on upcoming Shedd Adventures and reveals five things to expect when ...
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