aquarium
noun
aquar·i·um
ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm 
plural aquariums or aquaria
ə-ˈkwer-ē-ə
1
: a container (such as a glass tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept
2
: an establishment where aquatic organisms are kept and exhibited
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King penguin chicks experience their first molt around 10 months old and the process can last up to six weeks, per the aquarium.
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Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
In a recent video shared by the aquarium, Pesto can be seen waddling around in his enclosure as usual.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
The panel, which also included David Cochran, a representative from the aquarium, discussed the film as well as how local organizations and communities can not only become more acquainted with the issues surrounding fisherman and local waterways, but how to play a role in effecting change.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
SeaQuest aquariums have issues, some former employees say Last month, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) introduced the Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act, a bill intended to improve the health and safety of animal exhibition sites.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
In a recent video shared by the aquarium, Pesto can be seen waddling around in his enclosure as usual.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
The panel, which also included David Cochran, a representative from the aquarium, discussed the film as well as how local organizations and communities can not only become more acquainted with the issues surrounding fisherman and local waterways, but how to play a role in effecting change.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
SeaQuest aquariums have issues, some former employees say Last month, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) introduced the Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act, a bill intended to improve the health and safety of animal exhibition sites.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Aquarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquarium. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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aquarium
noun
aquar·i·um
ə-ˈkwar-ē-əm
-ˈkwer-
plural aquariums or aquaria
-ē-ə
: a container (as a glass tank) in which living water animals or plants are kept
also
: an establishment where collections of such animals or plants are kept and shown
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