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North Carolina Aquariums

Visit one of the three North Carolina Aquariums and learn about the "diverse natural and cultural resources associated with North Carolina's ocean, estuaries, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments."

Preview your trip on the web: North Carolina Aquariums

Learn more

  • The Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Students can learn about watersheds and how to protect the nation's water resources.
  • NEFSC Historical Page Contains answers to frequently asked questions about fish and oceanography as well fish images and artwork.
  • North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Everything you want to know about fishing in coastal North Carolina. The site features types of fish, licensing information, fishing records, and more.
  • Lesson plan: Undersea Exploration Students explore the lifeforms and land formations under the ocean. The three ocean levels and their respective lifeforms are investigated and discussed, focusing on shape, form, and color. Students will gain a better understanding of the connections between the science and arts curriculum.
  • Lesson plan: Marine sanctuaries Students learn about the national marine sanctuaries found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and off the coast of American Samoa.
  • Lesson plan: Into the ocean Students learn about the special adaptations of familiar ocean animals.
  • Lesson plan: Understanding oceans Students conduct an experiment to discover how differences in water temperature in different parts of the “world ocean” cause ocean currents.
  • Lesson plan: Under the deep blue sea Students explore oceans and ocean life.

Related pages

  • Eastern 4-H Environmental Education Center: Located a few miles outside Columbia, North Carolina, the center provides programming dealing with ecology, ecosystems, and animals and their habitats to area school groups.
  • Carolina Ocean Studies: A visit to the beautiful barrier islands and ocean reefs of North Carolina will help students understand the importance of our coastal environment and the habitat of the creatures that live there.
  • National Estuarine Research Reserve Systems - The Rachel Carson Component: Located in one of North Carolina's fastest growing areas, the Rachel Carson site is a center of marine research and education. The reserve is a diverse and productive estuarine system for birds, mammals, and fish.

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This site has information about visiting the North Carolina Aquariums, the programs and events available, and available resources (print, audiovisual, and Internet)for teachers to use in their classrooms. School groups need to register at least two weeks in advance of a field trip. With prior notice, a special marine life video, live animal program, field trip experience or other activity may be arranged. Prearranged trips have free admittance. Visits are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

If your school group can’t get to the Aquarium, the Aquarium can come to you through its Outreach Program, complete with live animals and a variety of topics and activities. Outreach Programs require a modest fee.

For more information contact the North Carolina Aquarium Society at 1-800-832-FISH (3474) or visit each location’s website: