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The southeastern United States is one of the most ecologically diverse places on earth. The natural beauty of this area is especially unique because of its aquatic diversity. While much of that beauty is easily visible, protecting what's unseen below the waterline is just as important.

Every Drop Counts

Connecting Aquarium visitors with the natural world is our mission. We offer an enriching and entertaining experience. In return, people who visit learn to care about creatures and habitats throughout the world. They begin to understand the urgent conservation needs of our fragile planet. The Aquarium is actively engaged in conservation and research programs onsite and off.

Our volunteers and staff are proud to say: "We're doing our part to save one of the most diverse aquatic places in the world, the Southeast."

The water crisis facing many residents in the Southeast is very real but Chattanooga is fortunate. The Tennessee River provides ample water for those who live closest to its banks. But even along the river's edge, people need to value this resource. This page is designed to help everyone become water-wise. Learn how much water you use, explore ways to conserve water and encourage kids to use water sparingly. Even in areas with abundant water, we all need to think about our consumption and ways to sustain the supply.

The water crisis facing many residents in the Southeast is very real but Chattanooga is fortunate.
The Tennessee River provides ample water for those who live closest to its banks. But even along the river's edge, people need to value this resource. This page is designed to help everyone become water-wise. Learn how much water you use, explore ways to conserve water and encourage kids to use water sparingly. Even in areas with abundant water, we all need to think about our consumption and ways to sustain the supply.

Conservation Spotlight Video

Voices in the Sea Exhibit

The Aquarium of the Pacific and its partner the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have provided the Tennessee Aquarium with the Whales: Voices in the Sea exhibit for a six month period. The exhibit is located in the Seahorse gallery and has been made possible by the Pacific Life Foundation, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the NOAA Fisheries Service.

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Join the Tennessee Aquarium today and you'll enjoy an entire year of unlimited visits, discounts on guest admission, gift shop purchases and IMAX tickets.
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Volunteers Needed

The Tennessee Aquarium is a private, non-profit organization and volunteers are vital to our success. Aquarium Volunteers educate our guests, care for our plants and animals, assist in our offices or volunteer behind the acrylic walls as divers. Discover the unique, educational and fun volunteer opportunities at the Tennessee Aquarium.
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By diving in now, you'll be among the first to learn about new animals and exhibits, conservation programs, special events at the Aquarium and new films coming to the IMAX 3D Theater.

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Your donations ensure continued growth for our conservation and research efforts. Your additional support means our accredited team of educators will have the funding to reach out to tomorrow's environmental stewards with vital programming.
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