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The newly expanded aquarium brings you within inches of North Carolina's amazing aquatic animals. See eye-to-eye with turtles, eels, snakes, alligators and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish among the nearly 40 new exhibits. Talk to divers as they mingle with sharks in the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck. Enjoy dive shows, live animal programs and hands-on activities daily. Explore two nature trails or sign up for boat excursions, surfing lessons and other field trips. Gift shop, snack bar and meeting facilities on site.

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Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

One of the few remaining maritime forests on the NC coast, the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area offers an interpreted trail adjacent to and leading from the parking area of the NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores. Donated to the state by the family of the 26

Atlantic Beach, NC Nature Preserves

Capt. Stacy Fishing Center

Full and half-day fishing charters are offered on six-passenger boats from 34' to 54'. Full-day troll for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, king mackerel, sailfish and blue marlin; full-day bottom fishing for red and silver snapper, grouper, triggerfish; half-day troll for blues, Spanish and king mackerel;

Atlantic Beach, NC Other Attractions

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

This 31-acre maritime forest serves as a refuge for fish, wildlife and plant communities in an enormous diversity of coastal habitats. The property is permanently protected by the NC Coastal Federation. It was purchased in 1996

Atlantic Beach, NC Trails

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