Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

My name is Julia, and I am an Educator at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. I have always had a passion for nature and biology, and I’m so happy to be sharing information about some of my favorite animals!

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Saving Coral Cities with Sunken Ships, Subways, and Statues
Science & Technology
Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Saving Coral Cities with Sunken Ships, Subways, and Statues

When it comes to coral reef restoration, the word “upcycle” has a whole new meaning!

Exploring Devil Rays: Diving Deep Into the Mysterious Creatures
Animals
Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Exploring Devil Rays: Diving Deep Into the Mysterious Creatures

Don't be fooled by those horns!

Ink-tellectual Creatures: The Giant Pacific Octopus
Animals
Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Ink-tellectual Creatures: The Giant Pacific Octopus

Let's get up close with the giant Pacific octopus!

The Amazing Axolotl: Superpower Salamanders
Animals
Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

The Amazing Axolotl: Superpower Salamanders

The axolotl’s amazing regeneration has scientists all over the world fascinated!

Electric Eels: A Biological Battery
Animals
Julia Nalywaiko, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Educator

Electric Eels: A Biological Battery

There is more than meets the eye with these incredible creatures found in shallow marshes!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Sunday Cartoon! - September 14, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

In 2006, a previously unidentified species of sea urchin was discovered after appearing on the auction website eBay.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

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