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Aquarium honored as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Recovery Champions
Date May 16, 2025
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Construction of the Ocean Journey building at the Tennessee Aquarium in 2005
Podcast: “Legacy Of A Bold Vision (Feat. Senator Bob Corker)”
Date May 16, 2025
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Scarlet Tanager bird on a branch for the Podcast Aquatic birding episode
Podcast: “For The Bird(er)s”
Date Apr 30, 2025
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Aerial view of planet Earth for the Podcast Aquatic Earth Day special episode
Podcast: “Earth Day Special: Conservation Science Is A Relay Marathon”
Date Apr 22, 2025
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Ruby throated hummingbird standing on a pole
Can’t-miss species during spring birding in East Tennessee
Date Apr 16, 2025
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Podcast Aquatic Invasive Species episode
Podcast: “It’s An Invasion!”
Date Feb 26, 2025
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Image of two Gentoo Penguins at The Tennessee Aquarium to promote The Podcast Aquatic episode about different staff members' travel experiences.
Podcast: “Thinking Local, Going Global”
Date Dec 26, 2024
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Image of a monarch butterfly caterpillar to promote The Podcast Aquatic episode about citizen science
Podcast: “How To Science For Non-Scientists”
Date Dec 11, 2024
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Portrait of Bill Flynn
Remembering the Aquarium’s first president: The legacy of Bill Flynn
Date Oct 18, 2024
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Plant plug in mug with Grow Native text and Aquarium logo
Four benefits of planting native plants in the fall
Date Oct 17, 2024
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Image of an Arakan Forest Turtle hatchling at the Tennessee Aquarium to promote the Podcast Aquatic episode about the Endangered Species Act.
Podcast: “The ABCs of the ESA (Endangered Species Act)”
Date Sep 18, 2024
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Image of an aerial view of the Tennessee River with The Podcast Aquatic logo
Podcast: “Let’s Time Warp to Ancient Appalachia, Y’all”
Date Sep 4, 2024
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Image of superworms insect with The Podcast Aquatic logo on top
Podcast: “Entomophagy—It’s a Bugs Lunch”
Date Aug 21, 2024
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A Giant Pacific Octopus at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Aquarium Athletes: The Giant Pacific Octopus
Date Aug 8, 2024
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teacher looking at fish in viewing aquarium
Educator development program River Teachers returns
Date Aug 2, 2024
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Deer tick on grass
How to stay safe during peak tick season
Date Jul 23, 2024
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Bird's view of people bathing in crystal clear turquoise sea water at Rotonda beach in Tropea
Tips for a Clean Beach Summer
Date Jul 16, 2024
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Image of a shark and other fish in the Tennessee Aquarium's Secret Reef tank to promote The Podcast Aquatic episode about sharks
Podcast: “Sharks—Friends NOT Foes”
Date Jul 10, 2024
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A Bumble Bee on a flower
How pollinators benefit your vegetable garden (and vice versa)
Date Jun 13, 2024
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Household waste disposal containers
DIY cleaning solutions to reduce household hazardous waste
Date Jun 4, 2024
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Cidada in tree
They’re here – the Great Southern Brood of Cicadas emerges
Date May 16, 2024
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monarch butterfly feeding on nectar plant
If you plant it they will come – what to…
Date Apr 4, 2024
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Aerial of Tennessee River
These boating practices help keep our rivers and streams clean
Date Mar 22, 2024
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Water flowing in the Tellico River
Properly disposing of household hazardous waste helps keep our waterways…
Date Mar 6, 2024
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Spotted salamander in pool of water
The fascinating connection between salamanders and temporary wetlands
Date Feb 7, 2024
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Sandhill Crane in flight
How to get started birdwatching
Date Dec 14, 2023
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Boulders that would normally be covered in flowing water are seen in a mostly dry creek bed.
A Blue-Sky Nightmare for Endangered Fish
Date Nov 14, 2023
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A male Alligator Snapping Turtle
Long Live the King
Date Nov 3, 2023
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A Hilaire's Side-necked Turtle (Phrynops hilarii) hatched at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Sometimes “Cute” Is Reason Enough
Date Nov 1, 2023
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Pile of leaves
Consider leaving the leaves in your yard this fall
Date Oct 25, 2023
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Eastern Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)
Setting the record straight on four seriously misunderstood animals
Date Oct 12, 2023
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Aerial of Tennessee Aquarium buildings
An aquarist and conservation scientist reflect on how representation will…
Date Oct 11, 2023
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Rivers: Lifelines for People and Animals
Date Sep 29, 2023
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Blue Catfish
“Catfish the Size of Volkswagens” and Other Catfish Myths You…
Date Aug 16, 2023
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A Bumble Bee on a flower
The Plight of Pollinators
Date Jun 21, 2023
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Milkweed in a field.
Five native Tennessee plants that attract pollinators to your yard
Date Jun 12, 2023
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Gentoo penguin laying on nest
Meet four amazing animal moms
Date May 12, 2023
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Northern Red Salamander on moss
Why is Southern Appalachia so salamander-friendly?
Date May 5, 2023
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Students touch a sunfish
Earth (Day) to Dalton
Date Apr 27, 2023
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Hands using cell phone to take picture
How to use your smartphone to become a citizen scientist
Date Apr 24, 2023
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Raccoon in tree
Six ways to keep pets safe from wildlife (and vice…
Date Apr 11, 2023
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Pink blossoms on eastern redbud tree
What spring means for the wildlife of East Tennessee
Date Mar 22, 2023
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Tyson Jones
Staff Reflections For Black History Month
Date Feb 10, 2023
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Tangerine Darter
Meet the Tangerine Darter: a little fish with a big…
Date Jan 23, 2023
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Sandhill cranes performing mating dance
How to see majestic Sandhill Cranes overwintering in Tennessee
Date Dec 20, 2022
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Monarch caterpillar eating milkweed
How to help pollinators by planting native perennials
Date Dec 5, 2022
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A Barrens Topminnow on display in the Tennessee Aquarium
Considering successes and ongoing struggles on World Wildlife Conservation Day
Date Dec 2, 2022
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Crimper on Sequatchie Valley Farm
Aquarium leading partnership to improve water quality, farming in Southeast…
Date Sep 7, 2022
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Eastern Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)
Living with snakes in the South
Date Jul 15, 2022
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Tellico River
Looking Upstream: Seeking a Solution to Plastic Pollution
Date Jun 9, 2022
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River chub and saffron shiners
Meet the industrious builders of freshwater streams
Date May 19, 2022
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A Northern Snakehead fish
Out of place: How invasive species impact native environments
Date Mar 1, 2022
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A Sand Tiger Shark
Rare live footage captured of Sand Tiger Shark mating
Date Feb 14, 2022
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Tips for cultivating a bird and wildlife-friendly backyard
Date Feb 8, 2022
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Southern Flying Squirrel
Meet the fabulous flying squirrels in your backyard
Date Jan 20, 2022
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Painter's Palette
Houseplant care tips from the Tennessee Aquarium’s plant expert
Date Jan 10, 2022
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river otter in snow
Winter Wildlife: How Southeastern Species Survive in Cold Weather
Date Dec 21, 2021
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Students from Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy get an up-close look at juvenile Lake Sturgeon at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute
Touring Conservation Science HQ Opens Students’ Eyes to STEM Careers
Date Dec 7, 2021
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A Fin-tastic First Five at Our Conservation HQ
Date Oct 22, 2021
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green and orange colored leaves on tree
East Tennessee leaf-peeping predictions looking rosy
Date Oct 21, 2021
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monarch butterfly feeding on nectar plant
Monarch Butterflies Traveling Through the Southeast During Annual Migration
Date Oct 1, 2021
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Snail Darter
A Celebratory Discussion: Snail Darter Delisted as an Endangered Species
Date Sep 1, 2021
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North American River Otter posing in River Otter Falls
Watching the water
Date Aug 19, 2021
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Christine Hunt, lead horticulturist
After almost 30 years, lead horticulturist Christine Hunt is leafing…
Date Apr 5, 2021
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Global Passport logo featuring animals surrounding a globe
Global Passport: Explore the World on the Chattanooga Riverfront
Date Mar 2, 2021
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Cassius Cash photo from National Parks Service
A Chat with Great Smoky Mountains Superintendent Cassius Cash
Date Feb 25, 2021
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Girl with Gentoo Penguin
2020: A Year of Intense Adversity, Surprising Success
Date Feb 22, 2021
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Gray Catbird
February is National Bird Feeding Month
Date Feb 16, 2021
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Dr. J. Drew Lanham
A chat with celebrated bird nerd Dr. J. Drew Lanham
Date Feb 15, 2021
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Radiated Tortoise
Turnip the Tortoise Takes Over the Internet
Date Feb 12, 2021
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Cardinal at bird feeder
How to Build A DIY Bird Feeder
Date Feb 8, 2021
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trout swimming
Introducing: Deep Breaths
Date Jan 19, 2021
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kids looking into the Secret Reef tank
Reflecting Upon Success
Date Apr 30, 2020
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Joel Sartore photographing flying squirrel
National Geographic Visits the Aquarium to Fill the Photo Ark
Date Feb 17, 2020
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Tennessee Aquarium viewed from Broad St.
Diversity Fellowship Renamed For Aquarium Pioneer Jim Hill
Date Feb 3, 2020
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Mexican giant musk turtle (Staurotypus triporcatus) Joel Sartore Photo Ark
For Every Creature, an Equal Voice
Date Jan 22, 2020
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Celebrating “Mr. Bill”
Date Nov 21, 2019
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A Barrens Topminnow
Barrens Topminnow Named an Endangered Species
Date Oct 22, 2019
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Leaping Carp
A Battle Worth Carping About
Date Sep 12, 2019
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Tennessee Aquarium Celebrates More Than 25 Years of Certified Excellence…
Date Aug 8, 2019
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Teachers Getting Hands-On With Freshwater Science
Date Jun 20, 2019
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Wood Mural Swimming Trout Feature
Massive Mural By Chattanooga Woodworking Academy Installed in Tennessee Aquarium
Date May 29, 2019
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San Diego Zoo Kids Channel Begins Broadcasting at Children’s Hospital…
Date Apr 11, 2019
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The Tennessee River
Cleaner, not clean
Date Jun 30, 2017
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