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High-five divers. Spot weedy seadragons. Stand under sandtiger sharks. We energize curiosity about aquatic life and the environment to inspire positive action. #natureiscurious #cleaquarium #splashofwonder
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"Dredging and pollution devastated the once-bountiful reefs. Careful science may help bring them back." #natureiscurious

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Can Scientists Help Oysters Thrive Again?
Dredging and pollution devastated the once-bountiful reefs. Careful science may help bring them back
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September 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Microscopic creatures you can see from space? Learn how NASA captures an amazing image of glowing microorganisms off the coast of Australia. #natureiscurious

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NASA Just Detected A Giant Glowing Ocean Creature On Satellite Images
NASA Just Detected A Giant Glowing Ocean Creature On Satellite Images
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September 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Some people don't know about freshwater rays like the ocellate river stingray! Watch the video to learn about this fascinating species at #cleaquarium.

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Can Stingrays Live in Freshwater?
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September 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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This species is very invasive in the western Atlantic where it has few or no natural predators. It is believed these individuals were released from home aquarium of carried in the ballast water of ships.

Look for this iconic species during your next #cleaquarium visit.

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August 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Aquarist Seneca talks about #cleaquarium's Animal Encounters as we acclimate a corn snake to be an animal ambassador!

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A Corn Snake Explores Greater Cleveland Aquarium @CLEAquarium
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August 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Learn about finding shark teeth with divers as we wrap up #clefinfest!

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Where Do Shark's Teeth Go?
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August 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A glimpse at the magic of Fin Fest! Join us now - August 5 as we celebrate sharks and stingrays.

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July 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Fin Fest is here! The Aquarium's biggest event of the year includes a four-page activity book as well as opportunities to quiz scuba divers, watch sharks eat and even high-five a friendly landshark.

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What Makes Sharks so Fascinating? @CLEAquarium
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July 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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"This is an organism that can steal parts of other organisms, put them in their own cells, and use them," says Corey Allard, cellular biologist at Harvard. #natureiscurious

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Sea Slugs Steal Body Parts From Prey to Gain Their Powers
It might look like something you'd find in an alien salad, but this bizarre sea slug can actually steal body parts from other organisms and use their powers for itself.
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June 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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These extinct species lived right here in the United States more than 500 mill[ion years ago! These sponge-like creatures helped formed the planets earliest reefs. #natureiscurious

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Tiny fossils, big discoveries: Researchers reveal new clues about early ocean life
University of Missouri study challenges assumptions about biodiversity near Earth’s first reef systems.
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June 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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In honor of Father's Day Weekend, here's a fun video about aquatic dads in nature! #fathersday #cleaquarium

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Are Fish Good Fathers? @CLEAquarium
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June 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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This new study gives new insight into coral decline and might identify key thresholds for successful restoration! #natureiscurious

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Turning the tide: Innovative research reveals path to restoring Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs | ASU News
Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs are essential to the islands’ communities and economy, but they are struggling against climate change, coastal pollution, overtourism and overfishing. However, a new Arizona Stat...
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June 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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✨ We love an uplifting conservation story to start the week here in #Cleveland.

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College professor's documentary inspires local students to organize Walk for Water fundraiser
Friday, St. Mark Catholic School in Cleveland closed the school year with a ceremony honoring students’ achievements.
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June 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🐍 Meet the tentacled snake! This aquatic reptile is as fascinating as it looks. Here's 5 fun facts a non-aquarist learned about this fantastic species. #natureiscurious

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Why Would a Snake Have Tentacles?
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May 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Take a peek at a 500-million-year-old species . . . with three eyes! #natureiscurious

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Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator
Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.
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May 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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In honor of this past Mother's Day weekend, here's a fun video about angelfish mother with Aquarist Ryan!

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Are These Fish Monogamous? @CLEAquarium
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May 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Sea stars have a particularly interesting means of eating. Watch the video to find out how they do it!

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Is This Sea Star Losing Its Stomach? @CLEAquarium
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May 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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✏️ Slate pencil sea urchins are a fascinating species related to sea stars and sea cucumbers. Watch the video for 5 interesting facts about them!

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This Sea Creature Can Eat Rocks? @CLEAquarium
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May 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Where do those brilliant sea slug colors come from? #natureiscurious

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Sea slugs harness the power of the sun to show off their colors
‘Don’t eat me, I’m poisonous.’
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April 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Researchers finally captured groundbreaking footage of a colossal squid, and it's a baby! #natureiscurious

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A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time
Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🦈 Ever wonder about the smaller species in the #cleaquarium shark habitat? Check out this video from last year's Spring Discovery Days! #natureiscurious

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Small Fish Living With Big Sharks @cleaquarium
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April 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🐢 Enjoy a fun video as Aquarist Seneca walks us through feeding the frogs, salamanders and turtles in the Ohio Lakes & Rivers Gallery. For more small species highlights, join us now - April 27 for Spring Discovery Days!

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What Do Turtles in Ohio Eat? @CLEAquarium
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March 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🐸 News about a different frog than we normally post about:

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Kermit the Frog to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address
Alum Jim Henson’s Beloved Muppet Will Address Graduates at Campus Ceremony
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March 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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“We didn’t expect to find such a beautiful, thriving ecosystem. Based on the size of the animals, the communities we observed have been there for decades, maybe even hundreds of years.” #natureiscurious

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Scientists Found Thriving Sea Life Beneath The Antarctic Ice Shelf Where An Iceberg Broke | Weather.com
Scientists explored the seafloor after an iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet. They were shocked by what they found. Thriving ecosystems were hiding in the deep, dark waters beneath where the ic...
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March 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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In honor of Spring Discovery Days, #cleaquarium Aquarium diver Stephanie goes over some of the small species and details she sees diving in the shark habitat every week!

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What Does A Diver See in the Shark Habitat? @CLEAquarium
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March 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM