National Aquarium, feds talk about staying in D.C.

The National Aquarium, which is set to empty the tanks at its D.C. location after it closes in September, said Monday that it is engaged in negotiations with the federal government that could someday lead to a Constitution Avenue homecoming for its menagerie of sea creatures.

“We are continuing to have ongoing conversations with them,” said Tamika Langley Tremaglio, chairwoman of the D.C. aquarium’s board. “They’ve worked very well with us, and we’d love to continue our relationship there, and we’re trying to find ways that this will make sense going forward.”