A Coral Rescue Mission: Dry Tortugas National Park
In summer 2023, our coral research team led an expedition to the Dry Tortugas in Florida that revealed
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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!
Surprising Biodiversity on the Chicago River
Tucked between Chicago’s Bridgeport and McKinley Park neighborhoods, Bubbly Creek is a hidden gem for many reasons – it has a rich history, it p...
Sustainability at Shedd
From sparking curiosity about animal adaptations to installing solar panels on our building’s roof, Shedd Aquarium is taking steps every day to ...
Protecting the Great Lakes from Plastic
More than 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year. Taking action against plastic pollution will help protect aquatic ...
6 Ways You Depend on the Ocean — Even if you Don’t Live Near it!
Both people and the planet are made up of at least 70% water, yet the connection between the us and the ocean is often overlooked.
The Great Big Unknown: Studying Freshwater Mussels in Central America
As part of Shedd’s designation as a Center for Species Survival: Freshwater by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Species ...