The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."
– The Norwalk Citizen
By Dave Sigworth, publicist of The Maritime Aquarium With trout season opening this Saturday morning in Connecticut (and with some good luck), a lot of folks will be enjoying a fresh fish dinner Saturday evening. Anglers, of course, should be … Continue reading
By Dave Sigworth, publicist of The Maritime Aquarium Some really good news for The Maritime Aquarium today has me thinking about one of my favorite movies: the Coen brothers’ “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” In the film, which is set … Continue reading
By Chris Loynd, marketing director of The Maritime Aquarium When marine scientist Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic’s first explorer in residence, visited The Maritime Aquarium recently, she offered a very interesting challenge to the audience. “I ask you to go … Continue reading
It’s challenging enough to keep an aquarium operational; to meet the varying needs of different aquatic animals – from fragile weightless jellyfish to 200-pound harbor seals. Hurricanes and record tidal surges make it even harder. Jack Schneider, The Maritime Aquarium’s … Continue reading
By Jennifer Herring, president of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk In June 1969, the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland caught fire. The river caught fire. Thickly polluted with sludge and waste from industries, the river’s surface burst into flames when … Continue reading