It’s that time of year again; Shark Week 2016 is returning for its 29th season and the National Aquarium, in partnership with the Discovery Channel, is celebrating with several shark-themed events and activities. This year marks the nonprofit’s third year partnering with the Discovery Channel to educate the public and raise awareness about our ocean’s shark populations. Throughout the week of June 26, the Aquarium will host a variety of events and activities for guests and shark enthusiasts to enjoy:
- On Monday, June 27, the National Aquarium will host an underwater diver chat from the Blacktip Reef exhibit led by members of the Aquarium’s animal care and education teams. Experts will answer questions from Blacktip Reef Shark Cam viewers and Aquarium guests. The public is encouraged to submit their questions in advance on Twitter using #BlacktipReef.
- From Tuesday, June 28 to Friday, July 1, the National Aquarium will host daily behind-the-scenes chats and experiences via Facebook Live. Join the Aquarium’s shark experts for Q&As and feedings. Times for these events vary. To participate, follow the National Aquarium’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nationalaquarium.
“Sharks are magnificent, mysterious animals that, unfortunately, are often misunderstood because of less than favorable publicity,” said Holly Bourbon, curator of large fishes and diving safety officer at the National Aquarium. “Shark Week at the Aquarium provides an opportunity to not only dispel some of the myths surrounding these amazing creatures, but also showcases how remarkable they are and how much we still have to learn about them.”
For more information about the National Aquarium’s Blacktip Reef exhibit, visit http://aqua.org/blacktipreef.
Regular Aquarium admission fees apply for all on-site activities. For ticket information, visit http://aqua.org/tickets.
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization focused on changing the way humanity cares for the ocean. What began over 35 years ago as a visitor attraction has evolved into a conservation organization that operates a world-class aquarium. Through unparalleled exhibits, science-based education programs and hands-on field initiatives, we are creating a new community of hopeful conservationists, driven by our mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. For more information on the National Aquarium, visit www.aqua.org.
