Diet
How do we get extra vitamins to our fish?
Green gel vitamin blocks
What is enrichment?
An item that keeps an animal both physically and mentally stimulated
What is the mascot species for the NC Aquariums?
Atlantic Spadefish
What invasive species is often found around our shipwrecks?
Lionfish
What is the main purpose of the STAR Center?
Rehabilitation to release
How do we get extra vitamins to our sharks and sea turtles?
Vitamin pills hidden in their food
Give an example of some enrichment items for our turtles in STAR center
Curved tunnels, hoops, fake kelp, balls, etc
What are the two extra senses that sharks have that we do not?
Lateral Line and Ampullae of Lorenzini
What is a national marine sanctuary and why do we protect them?
A shipwreck that has become an artificial reef. This is where a lot of species will live so we want to keep them safe from humans who want to salvage the wrecks.
Why do our divers go into our habitats?
Cleaning and observing the animals
What is it called when animals come to a specific item in order to be fed?
Target Training
Give an example of a food enrichment given to our river otters
ice blocks, snacks in items they have to move around to get the food out
What is the state reptile of NC?
Eastern Box Turtle
Why do we put tags on certain species?
To learn more about their behaviors and to see how they may act after rehabilitating from an injury
What is the accreditation we have that holds us to high standards in animal care?
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
What small fish is often used in the diet of animals all over the aquarium?
Capelin
What are some enrichment items made out of?
PVC pipes, plastic balls, cardboard, food, ice, felt, etc
What is another name for the shark in our touch pools based on its behavior?
What is it called when we track sharks using a satellite tag?
Shark Telemetry
What is it called when we breed and raise animals here on site rather than getting them from somewhere else?
Aquaculture