Oceanarium Reimagined: A Look Back
Here's a look back at the renovation of the reimagined Oceanarium. Thanks for supporting Shedd and visit us soon!
Posted by Jay Geneske, web editor
33 posts categorized "Animals: Fishes"
October 16, 2009
October 05, 2009
Tarantula Fish Tacos Recipe
Here's a fun sustainable seafood recipe for the Halloween season. Enjoy!
"Tarantula" Fish Tacos
Makes about 6 spooky tacos.
“Tarantula” fish balls:
• 1 pound boneless catfish, halibut, whitefish, tilapia
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons favorite Cajun or blackened spice mix
1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2) In food processor, puree fish and sea salt until just smooth.
3) Using hands, (if kids are involved in this step, they should wear plastic gloves for safety!) roll fish paste into balls about 1-inch thick.
4) Dredge fish balls lightly in spice mix and place on baking pan. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until fish are cooked through. While fish are baking, prepare the guacamole and sour cream sauce.
July 16, 2009
Snorkeling in Cat Cay
More from Shedd's High School Marine Biology participants studying in the Bahamas:
Today we journeyed to a part of Cat Cay that is under construction. It intrigued us to snorkel on this part of the island because we were unsure as to the affect that the construction had upon the natural habitats. Jumping into the water, we began surveying the area and were shocked to see that as we drew nearer to the alleged shore, we could barely see any signs of life at all. We also noticed that the shallow water was quite foggy, which made it hard to see. As we got closer to the shore line we began to notice that dredging that had already occurred from construction. Recognizing this, we were able to decipher from the apparent dredging that most animal life had vanished from the area.
July 07, 2009
Snorkeling above a shipwreck
The High School Marine Biology program participants are in their first week of study in the Bahamas. Here's a blog post and video from two of the participants:
This afternoon we headed to Turtle Rocks and saw starfish, conch shells, laughing gulls, and tons of crabs. After a short ride to the other side of the rocks, we got in the water for a late afternoon snorkel to start our fish ID research project.
May 26, 2009
May 25, 2009
Oceanarium Opening on YouTube and Flickr
We're celebrating the Oceanarium grand opening with special animal encounters and chats, animals to touch in the tide pool, games, stilt walkers, divers, magicians and jugglers!
Check out this video of a Shedd tot in a Polar Play Zone penguin suit:
See more footage captured by Shedd and our guests on our YouTube channel and Flickr group.
Posted by Jay Geneske, web editor
May 24, 2009
More Oceanarium Opening Photos
Members of Chicago Sky and 2016 Paralympians team join Amy Ritter-Cowen and Anna Davlantes (center) at Sunday's opening
May 23, 2009
Oceanarium Opening Photos and Video
Shedd President and CEO Ted Beattie, The Blackhawk's Tommy Hawk, Bobby Hull and Ice Crew Girls cut the ribbon
Oceanarium Opening Day - 8:30 a.m.
The Oceanarium has been previewed by the media and Shedd members, and will open to the public in 30 minutes!
Here's a sneak peek:
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest
May 22, 2009
Oceanarium Member Preview
Shedd members are celebrating the reimagined Oceanarium today at the exclusive members preview. Stay tuned for photos, videos and other updates of the public opening on May 23.
Posted by Jay Geneske, web editor
