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Helium balloons have long been used to signify a celebration, but when those balloons settle back down to earth, there’s really nothing to celebrate. Listen in to learn why we’re in favor of a balloon release ban here in Maryland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International pet trade is a multi-billion dollar business that sees millions of animals transferred from place to place each year, but not all of this trade is legal. So, what happens when illegally traded animals are intercepted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Listen to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bundling up for a wintry walk on the beach? Keep an eye out for resting seals! Hear more from our Animal Rescue team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’re aching for a snow day or rejoicing at milder-than-usual weather, it bears mentioning that traditional Mid-Atlantic winter weather, including snow and ice, sets the stage for spring. Listen in to learn how warmer winters impact our natural landscape all year long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From record storm surges in Texas to rampant wildfires in California, the news about climate change is, quite frankly, a little scary. Listen in to learn how to empower kids to mature into conservation-savvy adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may be in hibernation, but the Chesapeake Bay region is an important migratory stop for an array of wintering waterfowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 3,000 species make a home in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. But when the bitter cold comes, where does all that abundant life go?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Aquarium staff are involved in a wide range of research studies, and this winter, members of National Aquarium Animal Rescue helped gather data for a multiyear study of grey seals in Massachusetts that has an interesting tie to human health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Islands in the Chesapeake Bay are disappearing. More than 500 islands that once existed on the Bay are no longer there. But there are some stories of hope...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As scientists work to address the worsening effects of climate change, one excellent solution is right over our heads – and easily expanded within our communities. Listen to learn how planting a tree is a step in the right direction!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corals from the Florida Reef, one of the largest reef systems in the world, are so crucial to the health of their ecosystem and its surrounding region that it’s illegal to remove or harm them. So, how did 100 Florida corals end up at the National Aquarium? Listen to learn about a special rescue project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In November 2019, Calvert County’s Mallows Bay, a stunning and ghostly ship graveyard now teeming with aquatic life, became America’s 14th national marine sanctuary. Listen in to learn more about this fascinating Chesapeake treasure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since prehistoric times, they have swum the depths of our nearby ocean. Then, they became an internationally sought-after delicacy. Join us as we check in on the fascinating Atlantic Sturgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Chesapeake Bay, healthy oyster reefs perform much like coral reefs in the ocean, providing critical habitat for dozens of species and – as an added bonus – oyster beds make a big difference to the quality of the water around them. Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They aren’t from this area, but they have certainly made themselves comfortable along our shores. Learn more about the adaptable, carnivorous cormorant not at home around the Chesapeake Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International pet trade is a multi-billion dollar business that sees millions of animals transferred from place to place each year, but not all of this trade is legal. So, what happens when illegally traded animals are intercepted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Listen to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not be able to dance, but you do have rhythm. All humans have rhythm. It is the circadian clock, a 24-hour cycle that regulates our sleep-wake timing and other physiological processes.It is our response to our relationship with a star: The sun. All of nature has a rhythm, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Single-use plastic bags are a lightweight product that produce a heavy environmental burden. As Baltimore City pursues a “bag ban”, listen to learn more about the conservation challenges posed by the production and use of plastic shopping bags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our health and the health of our ocean are inextricably linked – perhaps in more ways that you know. Scientists are looking to the sea for answers to medical concerns and finding some surprising solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dart frogs' rainforest homes are in great risk from the activities of humans. John has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.