Aquarium
New England Aquarium releases sea turtles back into the ocean after 8 months of rehab
Environment The Kemp’s ridley turtles were rescued in December 2022 after becoming cold-stunned in Cape Cod Bay. The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles it rescued in December 2022 on Thursday. New England Aquarium The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles back into the ocean Thursday after eight months of rehabilitation. Rotelle and […]
New England Aquarium aerial survey team spots Salt, the iconic humpback whale
Local News Salt’s speckled dorsal fin makes her one of the most identifiable whales in New England waters. Salt and three other whales were spotted bubble feeding south of Martha’s Vineyard on Monday. New England Aquarium She’s been called the “Grande Dame of Stellwagen Bank” and the “Grand Old Lady of the North Atlantic.” She […]
New England Aquarium joins push to protect endangered African penguins
Local News The aquarium is home to 39 African penguins, a species that faces extinction by the year 2035. African penguin chick Bray, who hatched at the New England Aquarium this year. VANESSA KAHN/NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM The New England Aquarium has joined an international partnership to protect endangered African penguins as the population rapidly declines […]