OUR CONNECTION WITH THE OCEAN
OUR MISSION
The Aquarium & Shark Lab is focused on education, enrichment, and exploration of the ocean world.
Science, history, math, and culture are integrated into our exhibits and programs. Like the tide, we are in a continuous motion saying "Why not" and "What if" as our students and interns research ideas, document, and defy existing standards.
Science, history, math, and culture are integrated into our exhibits and programs. Like the tide, we are in a continuous motion saying "Why not" and "What if" as our students and interns research ideas, document, and defy existing standards.
DID YOU KNOW THAT
The Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO is:
- The first inland aquarium in NC
- Member of: Oceana, American Elasmobranch Society; NC Science Network; National Marine Educators; American Meteorological Society;
- The past Chair for Career & Technical Education Advisory Board HCPS;
- NC Environmental Education Site; Fish Education Site for REEF;
- Networks with the GA Aquarium, River Banks Zoo, the FL State Aquarium, the Key West Aquarium, and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Par, and The Field Museum in Chicago
- Has done service work and training at the Biosphere2 in AZ.
- Houses the only immersive marine science intern program for college and high school students in WNC
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
TESTIMONIALS
Loved this place. Very friendly staff of volunteers. Clear rules and lots of touching for young minds. Kids can spend an hour in here if they are the curious sort. Took my ten year old granddaughter one rainy afternoon. We so enjoyed the friendly staff eager to answer questions and share information! Would recommend this for anyone interested in having a wonderful up close view of the fish! There are lots of aquariums, touch pool, and people to help in this Main Street store front aquarium. Every time I have families with children visit this is a place I take them, and have never been disappointed. |