It’s easy to miss the little things . . . The umbrella-shaped bell of a moon jelly. A sea star’s tiny tube feet in motion. A clown loach resting on its side. From a Surinam toad's star-tipped fingers to a seadragon’s leafy appendages, the beauty is in the details.

🔎Take a... closer look at these and other small species during Spring Discovery Days at Greater Cleveland Aquarium, now - April 12.

Plan your visit: https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/spring-discovery-days/

Coastal light pollution doesn’t just change the night sky—it can affect sharks’ biology. 🌃🦈
A new study found artificial light at night can suppress melatonin in sharks, especially in species that tend to stay in one area compared to those that travel widely. #natureiscurious
...https://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/02/urban-light-pollution-alters-nighttime-hormones-in-sharks-study-shows.html

Answer 4 multiple choice trivia questions about some of the smaller species at Greater Cleveland Aquarium for a chance to win our Spring Discovery Days prize pack! Ages 18+. Enter by 4/12/26 here: https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/a-little-trivia-giveaway/

During Spring Discovery Days (now - April 12), we focus on life's little things. Trivia, animal encounters, Discovery Carts and a 4-page activity book with a "spot the spotted" challenge are all part of our celebration of nature's more hidden infuencers. Open 10am - 5pm daily. ...#cleaquarium https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/spring-discovery-days/

Good news for a critically endangered species! Endangered smalltooth sawfish—once wiped out of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon—are showing signs of returning. Researchers say young sawfish are using historic nursery habitats again.

Endangered smalltooth sawfish make a comeback in a historical Florida nursery

During the winters of 2024 and 2025, widespread "spinning fish" events swept through the Florida Keys, impacting more than 80 marine fish species and...

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Green never looked so good☘️💚

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with some of our vibrant residents #cleaquarium #springdiscoverydays #takeacloserlook 🐢🐍

From tiny eggs to curious froglets, this is what it really takes to raise poison dart frogs behind the scenes.

Aquarist Becca shares how these colorful amphibians grow, what they eat, how they hunt—and yes, even how caretakers monitor their digestion along the way. Get a closer look at... the care, patience and tiny details that help these frogs thrive. #natureiscurious #cleaquarium #splashofwonder #takeacloserlook

Spring Discovery Days start tomorrow!

Come meet the small-but-mighty creatures that shape aquatic ecosystems—from hardworking cleaner shrimp to sneaky cuckoo catfish and suction‑cup‑strong Northern clingfish.

Enjoy daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, Discovery... Carts, a “Spot a Spotted” challenge and a fill‑in activity booklet—all included with regular admission.

Zoom in even further during Thursday conservation pop‑ups with local partners and stop by on Fridays to meet the Akron ZooMobile team. #takeacloserlook #cleaquarium #splashofwonder #natureiscurious

Learn more: https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/spring-discovery-days/