Mic Droplet: What the Heck is Leucism?
If you're ever in the wild and encounter an animal that looks ghost-like — pale skin, scales or fur — your immediate thought might be that this is an example of albinism. Look a little closer, though,...
3 Sep 20259min
Pike-ture Perfect
Because many of the animals are on the other side of a layer of soundproof acrylic, exploring an aquarium is an experience that is intensely visual for most guests. Combined with the ever-increasing c...
27 Aug 202558min
An Alliance Worth Shell-ebrating
From loss of habitat to collection to supply the pet and medicinal trade, turtles all over the world are in serious trouble. Fortunately, turtles have organizations like the Turtle Survival Alliance l...
20 Aug 202557min
The Pride of the Gulf
Invasive Lionfish have been a big problem in the Gulf for decades. These beautiful, venomous visitors from the Indopacific wreak havoc on native fish populations. A single female is capable of produci...
13 Aug 202547min
I Saw De-Sign
In this episode, meet two of the minds behind the design of the Aquarium’s many exhibits. Whether it’s prioritizing an animal’s wellbeing in its future home or ensuring a habitat has the best sightlin...
30 Jul 202548min
Kelp Wanted: Working at an Aquarium/Zoo
Whether it's dreams of feeding sharks, corralling seahorses or culturing jellyfish, many visitors to aquariums wonder what it's like to work at a zoological institution or ... more particularly ... ho...
23 Jul 202553min
Don't Worry, We Have A Plan
A Species Survival Plan (SSP) is a behind-the-scenes tool employed by zoos and aquariums to manage and promote the health of the entire population of a species in human care. By tracking genetics and ...
9 Jul 202554min
Lemurs and Otters and Penguins ... Oh My!
Just in time for the summer travel season, this episode is a listener special, featuring answers to our fans' most-burning questions about our penguins, lemurs and river otters!To check in live with o...
2 Jul 202556min
