Marine Life Study Cruise
Weekends @ 1 p.m. April - June & Sept.-Oct.
Also 1 p.m. daily in July & August 
These exciting outings introduce participants to animals that live in the different habitats of the Sound, from the sunlit surface to the muddy bottom. Besides being a lot of fun, the cruises show first-hand why Long Island Sound is a vital natural resource. On each 2 1/2-hour cruise, Maritime Aquarium educators involve participants in collecting marine life at all depths. An on-board video microscope provides a closer look at the diversity of marine life caught at the surface. A "mud grab" opens up (to both eyes and nose) a hidden world of life and decay. And everyone helps inspect the trawl net's harvest: usually a variety of crabs, fish, lobsters and always a few surprises.
Cost of a Marine Life Study Cruise is $20.50 ($18 for Maritime Aquarium members). Marine Life Study Cruises also are available by charter for summer camps, schools, Scouts and other groups. You can not make reservations on-line! To book a trip please call our Reservations Department at 203-852-0700, ext. 2206, Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. For more details eMail us at: reservations@maritimeaquarium.org.
Biodiversity Database
What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to the number of different species found in a specific area or habitat. The TMA biodiversity database is a compilation of information (data) that is recorded from the various field programs going on at TMA. This includes visits to the seashore, coastal studies, and the R/V Oceanic. The data is made available so that scientists, teachers, students and the public can have access to this information for use for scientific and academic purposes. It is also a record of the biotic and abiotic factors in Long Island Sound that affect the biodiversity and a means of documenting change.
