The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is hosting a seal-a-bration you won’t want to miss in recognition of harbor seal pup Sono’s first birthday! Stop by the Aquarium April 5 to 7 for special offerings — including free admission for those born on April 5, Sono’s birthday. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium “Watching Sono […]

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The Western Connecticut State University Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory is recruiting Connecticut residents for a short 5-minute survey aimed at understanding backyard lawn maintenance practices. — an announcement from WCSU The goal of this survey is to gain insights into how people manage their lawns and the potential implications it may have on blacklegged tick […]

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Are you ready for it? Following a swift dive to the bottom of The Maritime Aquarium’s harbor seal habitat, Rasal picked up a red toy torpedo, signifying her prediction that the Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LVIII.  — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium Rasal has a reputation to protect this year after […]

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Ever wonder what Earth was like 200 million years ago? Visit The Maritime Aquarium’s new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium “We are particularly excited about this new exhibit because it is especially rare  […]

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At 11:36 a.m. on April 5, Gracie became mother to a son, Sono, at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Both harbor seals are said to be doing just fine. — based on an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium Sono weighed in at 18 lbs., 2 ounces, and has already gained nearly 15 pounds. He’s growing […]

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The Maritime Aquarium is currently seeking volunteers to join its Terrapin Tracking Team to protect Northern Diamondback Terrapins, a species of concern in the State of Connecticut. Virtual training sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 28, and Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m. for those interested in joining the team. — an announcement from […]

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SPCA of Connecticut in Monroe is closing. Some are sad. Others are relieved. The property where the shelter operates at 359 Spring Hill Rd in Monroe is under foreclosure and going to Auction on May 6, 2023. — This article was originally published by GreenwichFreePress.com. A press release issued Feb 28 quotes a volunteer saying, “We are […]

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In a 6-yard rush from the bottom of Pinniped Cove to the surface of the water, Rasal made her Super Bowl LVII pick at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium “Rasal’s Super Bowl pick is something we look forward to every year at the Aquarium,”said Senior Trainer Dylan Salamone. […]

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Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s important to consider common activities and items that can be dangerous to your furry friends. — an announcement from Best Friends Animal Society Here are some basic precautions for pet owners to keep pets safe […]

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One of nature’s oldest – but diminishing – beach mating rituals is about to begin its annual springtime cycle, and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk needs volunteers to help document it. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium During the new and full moons each spring, horseshoe crabs come up out of Long Island Sound […]

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New Canaan police say residents in that town reported a black bear Tuesday morning, just north of the Merritt Parkway in the area of Old Stamford Road (Route 106), which becomes Hoyt Street in Darien. — This article was originally published by NewCanaanite.com. Black bears typically breed in late June or early July, according to the […]

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Enjoy a guided deep dive into the amazing world of octopuses, squid and their inky ilk on Tuesday, June 14 as public radio’s “Science Friday” founder and host Ira Flatow celebrates “Cephalopod Movie Night” with a special lineup of films and experts at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium […]

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Volunteers along coastal communities are needed by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to help collect data on a turtle whose population is of special concern in Connecticut, the diamondback terrapin. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium The Maritime Aquarium is recruiting volunteers to train for the “Terrapin Tracker” program, a special initiative whose goal […]

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New Canaan police say a cat abandoned amid freezing temperatures at an Interstate 95 rest stop is in need of surgery and rehabilitation. — This article combines information and text published by NewCanaanite.com and information from New Canaan Patch. New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm said she was contacted to assist the cat, even […]

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Connecticut’s only mob of meerkats — the popular family unit in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk — is moving into a big new exhibit that connects their desert story to the influences of the ocean on climate and weather. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium Beginning Dec. 26, The Maritime Aquarium’s meerkats move upstairs […]

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