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Welcome aboard the Aquarium’s research vessel Oceanic!
Sail the waters of Norwalk Harbor and Long Island Sound with the Aquarium’s marine science educators to learn about life at the shores and below the surface of the Sound.
Winter Creature Cruise 2011
Sat. 3/26 / 11:00 am Sun. 3/27 / 12:00 pm Sat. 4/9 / 9:00 am Sun. 4/10 / 10:00 am
Cruise out with Aquarium educators in hopes of spying some of the harbor seals, gray seals and even (occasional) harp seals that regularly winter in Long Island Sound. Observe science in action, and have a memorable experience at the same time!
The seals can often be observed at low tide, when they "haul out" to rest on exposed rocks. Aquarium educators will also point out winter waterfowl and talk about the population changes that occur in the Sound over the winter. Departure times for the approximately 2 1/2-hour cruises vary by low tide.
Bring binoculars, and dress warmly. Cost: $20.50 ($18.50 for members). Charters are $300, available Mon.-Fri. All passengers must be over 42" tall.
Watch this movie clip of seals on Long Island Sound.
Need financial assistance? Download the Group Financial-aid Form and either email it to reservations@maritimeaquarium.org or mail to: The Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854; or fax it to:203-852-8892.
Biodiversity Database
What is Biodiversity? The Long Island Sound Biodiversity Database is a searchable web resource to monitor trends on Long Island Sound. Partners collecting data include The Maritime Aquarium, SoundWaters, SoundKeeper and the Bridgeport Aquaculture School.
Data is collected on 125 species of marine organism and water quality variables including pH, salinity, temperature, turbidity and dissolved oxygen. You can go to the database at the link below and run your own reports. Click on this link. http://tma.evendata.com.The public user name is Public User and the password is password. They are case sensitive.
For more information on how to use the database or involve your group or class to collect data, please contact Joe Schnierlein at 203-852-0700 ext. 2352.”
