Blog Posts

• A Different Kind of Gift This Christmas
  Learning That Lasts a Lifetime Christmas Day is usually about what’s under the tree. But at Aquarius Aquarium Institute, we spend a lot of time thinking about a different kind of gift – the kind that stays with a child long after the wrapping …
• Tidepool Close-Up: Why Hermit Crabs Borrow (or Steal!) Their Homes
  California hermit crabs like these Pagurus samuelis at Aquarius Aquarium Institute are resourceful recyclers of the tidepool. Instead of making their own shells, they rely on empty snail shells or formerly lived-in shells for protection. As they …
• Sea Stars: Tube Feet in Action
  Sea stars may look slow and simple, but beneath their arms is a hidden world of remarkable engineering. Each sea star has hundreds of tiny tube feet lining the grooves on the underside of its arms. These flexible, suction-tipped structures help the …