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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

"Dredging and pollution devastated the once-bountiful reefs. Careful science may help bring them back." #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

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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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Can Stingrays Live in Freshwater?

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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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.

#natureiscurious

YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) A Corn Snake Explores Greater Cleveland Aquarium @CLEAquarium

Aquarist Seneca talks about #cleaquarium's Animal Encounters as we acclimate a corn snake to be an animal ambassador!

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Where Do Shark's Teeth Go?

Learn about finding shark teeth with divers as we wrap up #clefinfest!

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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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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) What Makes Sharks so Fascinating? @CLEAquarium

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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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.

"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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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.

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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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Are Fish Good Fathers? @CLEAquarium

In honor of Father's Day Weekend, here's a fun video about aquatic dads in nature! #fathersday #cleaquarium

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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...

This new study gives new insight into coral decline and might identify key thresholds for successful restoration! #natureiscurious

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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.

✨ We love an uplifting conservation story to start the week here in #Cleveland.

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Why Would a Snake Have Tentacles?

🐍 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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Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.

Take a peek at a 500-million-year-old species . . . with three eyes! #natureiscurious

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Are These Fish Monogamous? @CLEAquarium

In honor of this past Mother's Day weekend, here's a fun video about angelfish mother with Aquarist Ryan!

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Is This Sea Star Losing Its Stomach? @CLEAquarium

Sea stars have a particularly interesting means of eating. Watch the video to find out how they do it!

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) This Sea Creature Can Eat Rocks? @CLEAquarium

✏️ 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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Sea slugs harness the power of the sun to show off their colors ‘Don’t eat me, I’m poisonous.’

Where do those brilliant sea slug colors come from? #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.

Researchers finally captured groundbreaking footage of a colossal squid, and it's a baby! #natureiscurious

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) Small Fish Living With Big Sharks @cleaquarium

🦈 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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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) What Do Turtles in Ohio Eat? @CLEAquarium

🐢 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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Kermit the Frog to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address Alum Jim Henson’s Beloved Muppet Will Address Graduates at Campus Ceremony

🐸 News about a different frog than we normally post about:

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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...

“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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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) What Does A Diver See in the Shark Habitat? @CLEAquarium

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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🐸 Spring Discovery Days are here! Join us in highlighting small species now - April 27, 10am - 5pm daily.

Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive Discovery Carts and short videos are all part of this celebration!

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) What Is a Moon Jelly Made Of? @CLEAquarium

Moon jellies are slow-moving, fascinating creatures. Here's 5 things a non-aquarists learned about this interesting species! #natureiscurious #jellyfish

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Discover Nature: Toad or Frog? Discover Nature this week with Missouri's Toads and frogs. You see and hear them near water and wooded areas, but how can you tell the difference between these two amphibians?

🐸 Ah, the age old question: toad or frog? #natureiscurious

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) 5 Things I Learned About Lumpsuckers @CLEAquarium

How does this nugget-sized fish cling to rocks and other surfaces? Watch to find out! #natureiscurious #cleaquarium

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YouTube video by Greater Cleveland Aquarium (cleaquarium) How Do Potbelly Seahorses Court? @CLEAquarium

Learn from Aquarist Mackenzie D. about potbelly seahorses and their courtship rituals. Does the male or female care for the eggs after mating? Watch to find out!

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