North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

???? Summer Camp at the Aquarium – Registration Now Open! ???? Get ready for a summer of adventure, discovery, and underwater wonders! ???? Our Aquarium Summer Camps are back, offering hands-on marine science experiences, up-close animal encounters, and endless ocean fun for kids ages 5-14. Spots fill up fast—secure your camper’s spot today! ???? ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/41h8d7F #AquariumSummerCamp

??? Did you know? Most reef-building corals have tiny photosynthetic partners called zooxanthellae living in their tissues! ???? #funfactfriday

We're already a top destination for relaxation and just when you thought things couldn't get any more chill — we're now also a yoga spot! ?? Yoga among the sea turtles and sharks this Wednesday ?? and every first and third Wednesday through Sept. 17 with instructors from Salty Dog Yoga & Surf ! Don’t miss out! Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eWC7WYzm

?????Listos para un verano de aventuras! ???? ?La inscripción para el campamento de verano en el Acuario abre el 1 de marzo! Los ni?os de 5 a 14 a?os pueden explorar la marisma, conocer increíbles embajadores animales y hacer nuevos amigos. ?Los campistas mayores incluso pueden navegar en kayak por la cuenca del río Cape Fear! ?? El campamento se realiza desde mediados de junio-mediados de agosto. ?? Lunes-Viernes | 8:30 a. m.-3 p. m. Descubra más: https://bit.ly/41zT4Q5

???? Get ready for a summer of adventure! ???? Summer camp registration at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher opens March 1! Kids ages 5-14 can explore the marsh, meet amazing animal ambassadors, and make new friends. Older campers even get to kayak the Cape Fear River Basin! ?? Camp runs mid-June to mid-August ?? Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiy3RkkZ

???? “Hi there… can we talk about your car’s extended warranty?” ???? This eastern chicken turtle’s got some serious business to discuss! ???? #TurtleTalk #SlowAndSteadySalespitch

???? Back to the Wild! ???? After weeks of expert care and rehabilitation, our cold-stunned sea turtles have officially left the Aquarium for their next big adventure—returning to the ocean! ???? Cold-stunning happens when sea turtles are exposed to frigid water temperatures, making them lethargic and unable to swim. Thanks to our dedicated team (and your support!), these turtles have regained their strength and are ready to thrive in their natural habitat. Wishing them safe travels and calm seas! ????

???? Green Moray Magic! This solitary, bottom-dwelling eel loves to hang out in rocky shorelines, coral reefs, and mangroves—but you might also find it in harbors, tidal creeks, and seagrass beds! ???? By day, it hides in rocky crevices with just its head peeking out ??, and by night, it’s on the hunt! ???? Have you ever spotted one in the wild?

???? Meet the Striped Shrimpfish (aka Razorfish)! A distant cousin of seahorses and pipefish, this sleek swimmer has a long snout, a sharp dorsal spine, and a body covered in transparent bony plates for protection. ??? In seagrass habitats, it rocks a greenish-yellow & brown striped look—the perfect natural camouflage! ???? Can you spot one? ??

???? Freeze-proof frogs? Cope's Gray Treefrogs can survive icy temps thanks to glycerol in their blood, which acts like antifreeze!