Seven Surprising Facts about Coral
When imagining the ocean, you might visualize the magnificent colors and shapes of a coral reef teeming with aquatic life. Though stunningly bea...
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Floating into the incredible world of jellies
Have you ever been mystified by the wonder of floating, translucent and boneless bodies? If you are, you’ve come to the right place! Sea jellies have long been a part of aquatic animal life at Shedd and have had a presence in the universe for over 400 million years.
An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Yaku from Ellie? 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!
Keep your gift-giving green this holiday season
There are plenty of ways to adapt our gift-giving festivities to make sure they’re as mindful of the planet as they are merry for us.
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Sustainable holiday fashion: how your ugly holiday sweater is helping fight climate change
They may not always be the most stylish, but your old, “ugly” holiday sweaters are much better for the environment than many of the trendy cloth...
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Be a carbon conscious traveler this holiday season and beyond
As priorities have shifted due to the pandemic and recent reports on climate change, individuals are opting for more environmentally friendly wa...
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How to talk about climate change with your family during the holidays
Conversations among peers and family are key to getting people engaged with the issue of climate change.
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A Next Chapter for a One-of-a-Kind Animal
This week, Shedd Aquarium helped to relocate Ginsu —an incredibly rare, 14-foot-long green sawfish— to a new home at the AZA-accredited Georgia ...