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High Season 2005
Sand tiger shark in an aquarium.

High Season 2005

Extreme Makeovers: Not Your Daddy’s Aquarium

The "wow" factor is an important part of the visitor experience at the state's three aquariums, says David Griffin, director of North Carolina Aquariums. The state-supported public education facilities at Roanoke Island, Fort Fisher and Pine Knoll Shores are designed "to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments."

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Maher and O'Connor shake hands.

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