Team E.c.c.o. & the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team Ecco, Hendersonville

About Team E.c.c.o. & the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team Ecco

Team E.C.C.O. & the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO in Hendersonville is North Carolina's first inland aquarium, focused on education and ocean science exploration. Visitors observe marine animals in multiple aquariums and touch pools while learning about ocean ecosystems. The facility integrates science, history, math, and culture through its exhibits and educational programs. Staff members and volunteers answer questions and provide information about the animals and marine environments on display. The aquarium houses an immersive marine science intern program for college and high school students, the only one of its kind in Western North Carolina. The attraction features a shark lab component and suits curious visitors of all ages interested in hands-on marine education and close observation of fish and marine life in a Main Street storefront location.