The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."
– The Norwalk Citizen
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Veterinary care of aquarium animals can be a tricky business. How can sea turtles or harbor seals tell us how they feel and how can we examine and treat animals submerged in thousands of gallons of water? Clinical veterinarian Barb … Continue reading
By Jennifer Herring, president of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk In June 1969, the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland caught fire. The river caught fire. Thickly polluted with sludge and waste from industries, the river’s surface burst into flames when … Continue reading
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Did you know that triggerfish can rotate each eye independently? We had to remove the carnivores from the Long Island Sound Fall Season display due to aggressive behavior. With strong jaws triggerfish can prey on just about anything including crabs … Continue reading
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Acrantophis Madagascariensis, or Madagascar Ground Boa, is one of the world’s big snakes reaching 10 feet in length. Hailing from the northeastern woodlands of Madagascar, the Madagascar Ground Boa is endangered due to deforestation by a developing population, farming and … Continue reading
Returning to the Maritime Aquarium this summer is the white alligator, a striking example of variety in nature. Because of its rarity, it is a pleasure to see that the alligator has returned after its 2008 visit to amaze even … Continue reading
It is impossible to resist the orphaned orangutans of Borneo in the movie Born to Be Wild. Dr. Birute Galdikas, world-renowned primatologist, works to protect the endangered orangutans that live in the forest canopy. According to the Orangutan Foundation International, … Continue reading
On Saturday May 12, Atka, an Arctic gray wolf, was visiting the Maritime Aquarium. Hearing this, I was excited for the opportunity to see a wolf up close but before Saturday, I wanted to get some background information on Atka … Continue reading
Check out those teeth! All the better to eat mice, lizards, birds, and scorpions. And like baseball player’s eye black, the black around a Meerkat’s eyes acts to minimize the sun’s glare in their Southern African habitat. Do you like … Continue reading
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