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Oceaning is the place to come for aquarium enthusiasts. You'll find up to date information of aquariums and oceanariums world wide. We are creating a community for those that love ocean life but are perhaps land locked. I hope you will enjoy the information available on Oceaning and make it a place you'll come to frequently.

Latest Oceaning News

Alaska SeaLife Center Breeds Rare and Threatened Steller’s Eiders
The Alaska SeaLife Center has successfully bred threatened Steller’s eiders in captivity for what appears to be the first time in North America.
Nov 11, 2007 : [ In Alaska SeaLife Center ]
14th Annual Wiese Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Dr. Ivan Valiela, Professor of Biology, Boston University Marine Program
The author of the critically acclaimed and influential text on coastal marine ecosystems, Marine Ecological Processes, Dr. Ivan Valiela, Professor of Biology, Boston University Marine Program, Woods Hole, will be featured as the 14th Annual Wiese Distinguished Lecturer this November.
Nov 10, 2007 : [ In Dauphin Island Sea Lab ]
NOAA honors Shedd Aquarium
NOAA’s Fisheries Service announced that the John G. Shedd Aquarium will receive the Public Education, Community Service, and Media Award for educating and equipping consumers to make good personal decisions about seafood consumption, and educating the public about Great Lakes fisheries.
Nov 10, 2007 : [ In Shedd Aquarium ]
Volunteer

For people who enjoy meeting a wide range of visitors and who love to share their enthusiasm for the environment, the Estuarium provides a wonderful opportunity to get involved. Volunteers will receive extensive training, numerous benefits and the chance to meet and greet visitors from down the street or across the sea. To become an Estuarium docent, call (251) 861-7515

Animal Encounters

Meet an animal closeup. Explore your connections to animals such as cockroaches, frogs, turtles, snakes and more during a live-animal program. Times: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Look for information posted about the program locations in the Kovler Family Hall (Main Foyer).

Caribbean Reef Presentations

Talk to one of our divers while he or she is underwater feeding more than 300 reef animals. A sea turtle, rays, sharks and a rainbow of schooling fishes all call the Caribbean Reef home. Times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Location: Rotunda.

Marine Mammal Presentations

Go on a dolphin- and whale-watching trip. See some of the amazing natural behaviors of dolphins and whales such as diving, spyhopping and tail walking. Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. (weekends and holidays) 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (weekdays) Location: Oceanarium Based on registered group occupancy, seating availability will vary.

Tots on Tuesdays

Every Tuesday Shedd offers activities created especially for the preschool set. "Tots on Tuesdays" includes story times, crafts, animal touch programs, videos, costumed characters, dancing and singing. Times: Vary throughout day Location: Look for information posted about activity locations in the Kovler Family Hall (main foyer).

It's an evening to remember

It's an evening to remember at the Estuarium at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Make your next function a memorable event for you and your guests at this beautiful and unique location. Whether it's a casual cocktail get-together, or an elegant seated dinner, the Estuarium is a venue so distinctive, it will have your guests talking about it for years to come. Come stroll on our Living Marsh Boardwalk and observe a fiery sunset over Mobile Bay. Enjoy a beverage under our romantic pavilion and adjourn with your guests to the Exhibit Hall, where beautiful aquaria await to entertain and delight your company. For more information on your special event at the Estuarium, call (251) 861-7512. We offer discounts for non-profit and charitable organizations. Please call to make your reservation today.

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