The Maritime Aquarium, the only aquarium focused on Long Island Sound.

The Maritime Aquarium gives visitors a window into Long Island Sound, officially designated an Estuary of National Significance. This veritable rain forest of the sea is rich in aquatic life.

This extraordinary ecosystem has supported the economy and culture of the region since prehistoric times. Today, some 20 million people, among them the vast majority of Aquarium visitors, live within a one-hour drive of the Sound. The cumulative effects of their actions make sustaining the natural functioning of the Sound a real challenge. But in this challenge lies opportunity— to foster an ocean conservation ethic that starts with this fine body of water in Connecticut’s front yard.

We hope the information you find in this section will help you appreciate Long Island Sound even more and inspire you to ensure its sustainability for generations to come.