KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY)– A major transformation is now underway at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. A groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of the cape fear’s most popular attractions.
Community leaders, aquarium officials, and supporters gathered Thursday to celebrate the start of a $65 million renovation and expansion project at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
The multi-year project will include several major new attractions, including a 400,000-gallon shark habitat, an interactive shark and ray touch pool, and a live coral reef exhibit…