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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Travel the Ocean this Weekend-June 2023

Arts and Entertainment

June 10, 2023

From: The Maritime Aquarium

Join Us This Weekend as World Ocean Week Continues!

Happy World Ocean Day!

Held annually on June 8, World Ocean Day aims to bring awareness to ocean conservation efforts. Join us this weekend as we continue the celebration with these exciting activities:

Travel the Ocean with a TMA Passport | June 10 & 11

This family-friendly activity will have you traveling to special activity stations that represent each of the Earth’s five ocean basins. After collecting stamps at each station, drop your passport off for a chance to win fun prizes! This activity is free with Aquarium admission.

Our Pledge. Our Ocean.

Take action by signing a pledge in support of the global commitment to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 – also known as the 30x30 pledge. Kids' voices can be heard too by adding their names to our interactive pledge wall!

Zero-Waste Sculpture Display

Check out several amazing upcycled coral reef sculptures – created by local artist Rachel DeCavage – that highlight the cost of plastic pollution.

Click Here for Details and Tickets

Celebrate International Horseshoe Crab Day with Us


June 20 at 6 p.m.

There is no better way to celebrate International Horseshoe Crab Day than by joining us for a walk at Sherwood Island in hopes of seeing these amazing animals. Led by an educator, you will learn about the life history of the horseshoe crab, the role they play in the ecosystem, their conservation status here in Connecticut, and what actions you can take to protect them.

Click Here to Register

Attention Members! Don't Miss Cereal with Sono


June 25 at 8 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast with our new harbor seal pup Sono, along with Rasal, Tillie, Ariel, Polly, Leila, Gracie, and Feisty! This exclusive event will also feature a before-hours seal training demonstration and a complimentary viewing of the Aquarium’s newest movie – RIO: The 4D Experience.

Click Here to Register

Apply Now to Be Part of Our Volunteer Team This Summer


Applications Close on June 16!

We are seeking energetic volunteers who love interacting with both people and animals to join the team as summer stewards! As part of this fun-filled summer, stewards will educate guests about Long Island Sound and create memorable experiences at the Aquarium’s touch tanks.

Click Here to Apply

Legislation to Protect Horseshoe Crabs

    
An important law has been signed in Connecticut to protect horseshoe crabs and their eggs from unauthorized harvesting – an important step in advancing conservation efforts in Long Island Sound!

Click Here to Read President and CEO Jason Patlis’ Statement