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September 5, 2025 / Education

Back-to-Schooling September: 7 Common Student Questions

At Greater Cleveland Aquarium, we believe that nature is a curious thing. Students who take part in our education... Read More

September 18, 2025 / Education,Species Highlights

Back-to-Schooling September: Questions from Guests!

Thank you for submitting your curiosity questions during Back-to-Schooling September. Here are answers to some of the... Read More

September 24, 2025 / Education

Educational Opportunities at Greater Cleveland Aquarium

At Greater Cleveland Aquarium, we offer a variety of educational opportunities that provide inquiry-based, hands-on... Read More

Follow us out to sea

Our dive team spends a lot of time working in the shark habitat—cleaning, doing maintenance, educating guests and keeping an eye on the animals. During one recent dive, they brought an iPhone down and captured some up-close, underwater views for us to share with you. 📱🦈

Take a look... and tell us: How many fish species can YOU name? Share your guesses in the comments!

Our dive team spends hours each week working underwater in the shark habitat—and sometimes they capture incredible up‑close moments on nothing more than an iPhone. 📱🦈✨
Swipe through this 6 pics and see how many fish species you can name! Drop your guesses in the comments.
...#CLEAquarium #SharkHabitat #DiverLife #UnderwaterPhotography #CLE #SplashOfWonder #NatureIsCurious

Feeling the love? Visit the animals you love with the people you adore, February 7 - 15. (Special evening hours February 13 & 14 with optional cash bar.) https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/thats-a-moray/

Sea stars may not have brains, but they do have impressive control over movement. ⭐ Recent research found that sea stars coordinate those tiny tube feet, adjusting their adhesion time for pace and navigating terrain. #natureiscurious

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Starfish Control Hundreds of Feet Without a Brain. Here's How.

Starfish (aka sea stars) are master climbers.

www.sciencealert.com

The Eastern spiny softshell turtle doesn't just swim—it zooms. That's because its leathery, lightweight, flat “pancake‑like” shell cuts down on drag, while its webbed feet propel it through the water. #natureiscurious #cleaquarium

Scientists have taken a step toward understanding one of the ocean’s most impressive tricks. 🐙 They can now mass‑produce the pigment that gives cephalopods their color‑changing abilities, and it could have big implications for science, tech and design. #natureiscurious

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SCIENTISTS PRODUCE POWERHOUSE PIGMENT BEHIND OCTOPUS CAMOUFLAGE | Chemistry

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the labScientists at UC San ...

chemistry.stanford.edu

Love is in the air and underwater! 💙 Bring your family, friends or favorite Valentine to That’s A‑Moray, February 7–15. We’re turning up the fun with love‑themed activities, quirky courtship facts and plenty of sweet moments in the habitats. And on Friday & Saturday, February 13 ...& 14, we’re staying open late until 8pm—with a cash bar from 5:30–7:30pm for grown‑ups who want to sip while they stroll. https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/thats-a-moray/

Love is in the air and underwater! 💙Bring your family, friends or favorite Valentine to That’s A‑Moray, February 7–15.

We’re turning up the fun with love‑themed activities, quirky courtship facts and plenty of sweet moments in the habitats. And on Friday & Saturday, ...February 13 & 14, we’re staying open late until 8pm—with a cash bar from 5:30–7:30pm for grown‑ups who want to sip while they stroll.

What do sharks hear? 🦈👂No badmouthing sharks in the seatube. A BYU study suggests these incredible animals can detect low‑frequency sounds like human voices in an aquarium. Read the full story:

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Do sharks hear you at the aquarium? BYU study finds out

Ever wonder what sharks hear underwater as they smoothly glide through the water behind aquarium glass walls? A team of researchers from Brigham ...

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Some like it cold. Well, at least they are adapted to live in cooler temps. Did you know the giant Pacific octopus can be found in chilly waters? In fact, the habitat here at #cleaquarium is only around 50°F. (❄️By the way, if you're out and about on this frosty day, we're open 10am... - 5pm.) #natureiscurious https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/

Some like it cold. Well, at least they are adapted to live there. Did you know the giant Pacific octopus can be found in chilly waters? In fact, the habitat here at #cleaquarium is only around 50°F. (❄️By the way, if you're out and about on this frosty day, we're open 10am - 5pm.) ...#natureiscurious

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