Plunge into a teeming, tropical Philippine coral reef and get a closer look at the eels, crabs, sea stars, and nudibranchs that call it home. 

Academy educator Aya shares all the dirty details about ocean acidification—and how humans can be part of the solution.

Ocean acidification is one of the biggest threats to coral reefs. With a few household ingredients, you can see how it works—right in your own kitchen.

Step inside the Academy’s dive locker and see what it takes to keep everything running swimmingly.

Exploring the “Twilight Zone” 200-500 feet below the surface is not for the average diver. Learn more about the unique creatures that live at these depths, and the challenges Academy scientists have had to overcome to discover them.

Coral reefs are not just beautiful and biodiverse—they’re incredibly important for humans, too. 

Hear from an Academy ichthyologist and coral biologist about why diving the Twilight Zone is so exciting—and important.

Create your own paper penguin in just a few minutes!

That’s a loud sound for a little bird! Every penguin has its own unique bray, which it uses to identify itself to other penguins.

It’s a boy! Meet a very fuzzy penguin chick that hatched at the Academy, and observe the specialized care provided by our biologists.

Print out the coloring page and transform the penguin into your own colorful masterpiece. 

What happens when an Academy penguin gets sick?