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Mystic Aquarium welcomes new rescue seal
On Earth Day, crews and first responders from Mystic Aquarium rescued a gray seal on Block Island. She was entangled in fish netting and is now on the mend.
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Mystic Aquarium welcomes new rescue seal
On Earth Day, crews and first responders from Mystic Aquarium rescued a gray seal on Block Island. The seal, which was found alone on the beach, was entangled in a fish net. Mystic Aquarium received the call on Sunday and was able to rescue the baby seal the next day. “Since 2018, we’ve actually seen the seal population in our…
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Mystic Aquarium announces the passing of its Steller sea lion
Astro, a sea lion that lived in the Mystic Aquarium for the past 16 years has died, according to the aquarium. In a statement, the aquarium said the animal’s condition had recently deteriorated due to age-related issues and a refusal to eat and swim as he normally had. The sea lion passed “[w]ith medical assistance to prevent him from...
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Mystic Aquarium is offering free admission to healthcare workers this month
The Mystic Aquarium announced that they are offering healthcare workers free admission for the month of January. They’re doing it to show their appreciation for people in the medical field – including employees of hospitals, doctor’s officers, veterinary clinics and more. “It is no secret that the last couple of years have presented challenges, and your dedication does not...
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Mystic Aquarium treats sea turtle found cold-stunned and abandoned
The Mystic Aquarium is caring for a sea turtle that was found cold-stunned and abandoned on the Block Island coast Friday. The turtle had been exposed to cold temperatures for a long period of time. The aquarium said that a cold-stunned turtle could suffer from frostbite, malnutrition, dehydration, infection and even death. “We are in the beginning stages of this…
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Third beluga whale transported from Canada to Mystic Aquarium has died
A third beluga whale that came to Mystic Aquarium from Canada two years ago is now dead.
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Third beluga whale transported from Canada to Mystic Aquarium has died
The beluga, named Kharabali, began exhibiting signs of illness last month, according to Mystic Aquarium.
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Third beluga whale transported from Canada to Mystic Aquarium has died
A third beluga whale that came to Mystic Aquarium from Canada two years ago is now dead. Mystic Aquarium said the condition of the beluga whale, named Kharabali, deteriorated after being transported to Connecticut from MarineLand in 2021. “This loss weighs heavy on us, especially our animal care staff. It is defeating and disheartening as the team works fiercely and…
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Seal rescued by Mystic Aquarium is released in Rhode Island
An injured seal that was rescued by Mystic Aquarium earlier this year has been rehabilitated and released in Rhode Island. The aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program received a report of a sick and injured seal on Block Island on June 30. First responders and the local community were able to rescue the seal, who is named Cranberry. Cranberry was brought back…
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Beluga whale is in critical condition at Mystic Aquarium
A beluga whale is in critical condition at Mystic Aquarium. The whale is one of five whales transported to Mystic in 2021 from Canada. Two of those whales have since died.
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Beluga whale from Canada now at Mystic Aquarium is in critical condition
A beluga whale that came to Mystic Aquarium from Canada two years ago is now in critical condition. Two of five beluga whales transported to Mystic from MarineLand in 2021 have since died. They were transported to Mystic Aquarium under a research permit. This is the third beluga whale from the Canadian facility to deteriorate since the transport to Connecticut….
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Mystic Aquarium to celebrate 50th anniversary this weekend
Mystic Aquarium is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of events Saturday.
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Mystic Aquarium celebrates Shark Week
Dr. Greg Skomal with the Mystic Aquarium talks about shark week and why it’s so important.
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Penguins at Mystic Aquarium Showcase Creativity Through Painting
The Mayer Center in Essex provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents with various developmental challenges.
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Seal Rescued off the Coast of Rhode Island Is Released
A 4-month-old seal named Northlands was released into the ocean off the coast of Rhode Island Tuesday, after being rescued from Bermuda nearly two months ago. The team from Mystic Aquarium coordinated the release after spending the last month rehabilitating the seal. When Northlands was rescued he weighed just 25 pounds. Just before his release he weighed 83 pounds. The…