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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · 4d

What animal has: 🟦🩸 / 💓💓💓 / 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 /
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To celebrate World 🐙 Day, 🧏 the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic and learn more about these amazing aquatic weirdos! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Mic Droplet: Nine Brains Worth of Crazy 🐙 Facts

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Tam-a-roo @tam-a-roo.bsky.social · 16d

We spent several hours at the @tnaquarium.bsky.social today and it was absolutely wonderful to be there again! I feel lucky to live so close to this amazing place. HusbandO and I decided our Christmas gifts for each other this year will be a yearly pass. 💙🐟🦈 If you visit Chattanooga, go see it!

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · 17d

Want to live in harmony with 🦈? "Shark listener" Cristina Zenato, star of Shark Kingdom 3D, offers her advice in the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic.

👂: apple.co/4gHe7X3

You can meet Zenato after a special screening at our theater on Sept. 30. Details: bit.ly/46SsAMm

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · 24d

Learn how we keep ourselves — and the animals — safe while working with "dangerous" species in the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic!

👂 at: tinyurl.com/2c6enmcy

The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.

In the

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Sep 11

Bidding is now open for our online fundraising auction! Dozens of paintings created by our animal artists are up for grabs, along with unforgettable behind-the-scenes experiences and fabulous staycation packages. All proceeds go towards supporting our non-profit mission. buff.ly/dpfkZXk

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jul 30

In the latest episode of #ThePodcastAquatic, we explore the creation of exhibits that prioritize animal well-being and the ideal guest experience!

The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.

I Saw De-Sign

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jul 9

LIVE NOW: Learn how/why zoos and aquariums move animals between facilities to ensure a species' health and well-being in human care!

The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.

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Don't Worry, We Have A Plan

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hi! He's about 40-60 given our teams best estimates.

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jul 2

[🔊 on for #science!] Recently, 2,000+ baby Lake Sturgeon arrived at our Conservation Institute. This is our 25th year raising and releasing this species into the TN River. This fall, these babies will join 425,000+ previously reintroduced Lake Sturgeon in their ancestral waters! #biology #fish

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jun 25

🐛🐜🦋 Happy Insect Week, y'all! 🦋🐜🐛 To celebrate, the latest episode of our #podcast focuses in on the #insects (and other spineless critters) living in our rivers, lakes and streams!

Check it out now on all major podcast platforms or via the handy link below! 🎙
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Leopards Of The River And Other "Water Bugs"

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jun 16

In the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic, we chat with Washed Ashore about using art to make plastic #pollution feel solvable and the making of one of its latest creations, Bill the Coho Salmon.

Listen now on all major podcast platforms or via this link! 🎙️

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From The Plastic He-ART Of The Sea

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jun 11

Check out our latest podcast to get the skinny on the highs and lows of underwater cinematography from one of the best in the business, Tim Geers, co-director of the giant-screen film Call of the Dolphins 3D!

Listen on all major podcast platforms or via the link below! 🎙
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Behind The Lens With "Cameraman Tim"

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Jun 4

Long-time and newly-fledged underwater specialists on the Tennessee Aquarium team offer up the scoop on #SCUBA in the latest episode of The #Podcast Aquatic focusing on diving at the Aquarium.

The latest episode is live now on all major podcast platforms or via this handy Spotify link! 🎙

This One's All About SCUBA, Steven

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 28

Taking a paws to celebrate our North American River Otters and all the world's otter species today! 🦦 🦦

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 24

Us when we learned we were recently named at #6 in USA Today's 10 Best Aquariums list bit.ly/4mJwDke

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 23

Make today turtle-y awesome! 🐢 😎

illustrated versions of various turtle species with text "World Turtle Day"

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 21

In our latest #podcast episode, join our scientists on a quest for @rewildorg.bsky.social to find a sturgeon that hasn't been seen in more than 60 years!

Were they successful?!? Find out by listening on any major podcast platforms (or via this handy link)! 🎙

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🎶 Like A Sturgeon, Lost For A Very Long Time 🎶

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Monni Böhm @monnikaboom.bsky.social · May 15

Great talk by Nathan Whelan presenting the workshop outcomes & next steps from our January conservation translocation workshop at & led by @tnaquarium.bsky.social.

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 18

In The Podcast Aquatic's latest episode, former U.S. Senator Bob Corker joins us to chat about building the Ocean Journey building as part of the 21st Century Waterfront Plan while mayor of Chattanooga in the early 2000s.

Listen on all podcast platforms or via this handy link! 🎙

Legacy Of A Bold Vision (Feat. Senator Bob Corker)

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 16

Just in time for #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we're thrilled to announce we've been designated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the 2024 Southeast Recovery Champions for our work to safeguard the critically endangered Laurel Dace! tnaqua.org/riverwatch/a...

Aquarium honored as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Recovery Champions

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 7

Want to know more about our new president and CEO, Andy Wood? Check out our latest podcast episode to learn what animal best represents him, being an Aquarium dad and why he's credited with saving Halloween. (Yes, really.)

Live now on all podcast platforms or via the handy Spotify link below! 🎙

Introducing the Aquarium's New President & CEO

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 6

Happy Amphibian Week! 🐸

Illustration promoting Amphibian Week featuring a variety of colorful amphibians like frogs and salamanders, emphasizing their important roles in ecosystems.

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 4

When #StarWarsDay is also the start of #AmphibianWeek! 💫

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · May 2

Two weeks after hatching, 100s of critically endangered Laurel Dace are growing up fast at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. These babies will help us safeguard this Top 10 most-imperiled American fish from the possibility of extinction.

#endangeredspecies #biology #science #fish

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Tennessee Aquarium @tnaquarium.bsky.social · Apr 30

In the latest episode of The Podcast Aquatic, our curator of forests (and resident bird nerd) chats about getting started birding and his far-flung adventures in search of rare avians.

Listen now on your podcast platform of choice. Trust us, this one's a hoot! 🦉🎙

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For The Bird(er)s

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