We've taken a few educational boat trips over the years but yours was by far the best all-around experience. The highlight had to be the breadth of sea life we pulled up and got a chance to investigate, interact with and, of course, learn about."
– Rockland County, NY, camp director
Fun & Learning
Sand Tiger Shark Fun Fact
Looks closely at the sand tiger sharks in the "Ocean Beyond the Sound" exhibit. Their snout and jaws are covered in tiny holes. These are receptors for the sharks' "sixth sense" – their ability to detect bioelectric fields emitted by other animals (including potential prey).
Aquarium Activity Sheets
Teachers – and families – can download these Activity Sheets and Scavenger Hunt to create an engaged and focused Aquarium visit.
Aquarium Spotlight
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The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate Long Island Sound
and protect it for future generations. A vibrant and entertaining learning environment,
it achieves this goal through living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education.
10 North Water Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: 203.852.0700 Fax: 203.838.5416
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation
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