Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

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UPDATE: MORE VIDEO: What’s Behind All the Dead Fish in Greenwich?

The severe drought has impacted Bunker in Greenwich’s Binney Pond and Bruce Park. There have been a series of fish kills, raising eyebrows and making people hold their noses. Unlike eels and goldfish, in Binney Pond, Bunker need more oxygen. We spoke to experts who elaborated on this “single species event,” which is expected to get worse before it gets better. Continue Reading →

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Giant “Walk-in Whale” Exhibit at Norwalk Aquarium Opens August 6

With the recent whale sightings in and near Greenwich, here’s a chance to learn more about whales in a hands-on setting! Celebrate the second summer of humpback whales visiting Long Island Sound by by visiting the “Giant Walk-In Whale” at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Wile you’re there you can enjoy a spectacular IMAX whale movie. With the recent sightings of two whales in western Long Island Sound, the Aquarium is declaring August to be a “Whale of a Month.” Daily highlights from Aug. 6 through Labor Day include:

– a 43-foot inflatable humpback whale that will let Aquarium guests experience the scale of a whale, both inside and out. Continue Reading →

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A Beautiful Planet on IMAX Opens Friday, April 29 at Norwalk Aquarium

“A Beautiful Planet” features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet – and the effects humanity has had on it over time – as captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This is the newest classic IMAX space documentary made in cooperation with NASA that premieres on Friday, April 29 on the six-story screen of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Continue Reading →

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