Fort Fisher, North Carolina —Complete immersion in a coral reef at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) happens frequently—it’s the awe-filled gaze and sense of peace that only comes ...

Australia's tropical fish are heading south into cooler waters. These fish are not just visiting. They are settling into the milder "temperate" reefs that used to be too cold for them. As they do, ...

Dreading the return of “the Big Dark”? Great news: The Seattle Aquarium has you covered with the opening of its Ocean Pavilion expansion. It’s dedicated to the tropical reef ecosystems of the Coral ...

Point Defiance Zoo is expected to reopen its Tropical Reef Aquarium this summer, the zoo announced this week. Formerly called the “South Pacific Aquarium,” the 25,000-square-foot area will boast ...

In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their sanctuaries, according to a new study. In tropical forests, endangered species ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion expansion opened to the public Thursday. The Seattle Aquarium said the Ocean Pavilion is the first project to be completed as part of the Seattle ...

A new exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher features a Caribbean coral reef (Photo: NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher) FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Thursday is World Reef Day, and the NC Aquarium at Fort ...

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local ...