in the news - August 9, 2019
in the news - August 6, 2019
Young Humpback Whale Spotted in Boston Harbor
A young humpback whale has been feeding at the mouth of Boston Harbor over last weekend. The unnamed whale, which is 18 to 20 months old, is the 2018 calf of an adult female named Whirlygig. ...
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press release - April 26, 2019
press release - November 21, 2018
press release - July 10, 2018
Whale Watchers Glimpse Great White
Whale watchers on a recent excursion got a thrill when they spotted a great white—but not the Moby Dick sort! ...
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press release - April 24, 2018
Sea Turtle Rescue: Turtles Head Home
After months of rehabilitation, an epic road trip, and a quick scamper down a Florida beach, 14 rescued sea turtles have returned home. ...
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at the aquarium - March 26, 2018
Aquarium Names New President and CEO
We are pleased to announce that Vikki Spruill, current leader of the Council on Foundations and former head of Ocean Conservancy, has been appointed New England Aquarium President and CEO. ...
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outside the aquarium - March 6, 2018
Please Do Not Disturb the Seals
Exceptional weather events do not just affect people but also wildlife. ...
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press release - November 29, 2017
‘Turtles Fly Too’ — Part 2!
With more than 180 hypothermic sea turtles rescued from Cape Cod, a second group of 30 re-warmed reptiles was flown south by volunteer pilots today. ...
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press release - April 13, 2017
Science of Sharks
Press release: On April 14, the New England Aquarium celebrates the opening of new Science of Sharks exhibit ...
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press release - April 4, 2017
She’s Alive! Famous Humpback Found
Last September, one of the most famous whales in New England, a humpback female named Echo, was spotted seriously entangled in fishing gear. But there was cause for rejoicing when whale watches...
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aquarium animals - February 14, 2017
A Snow Kiss from Chi
Chiidax the Northern fur seal is what you would call a character. Watch as the seal plants a smooch on one of the trainers! ...
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press release - July 15, 2016
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Release
After nearly eight months of rehab at the New England Aquarium’s sea turtle hospital, this endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle was released off Cape Cod. See what makes this turtle so special. ...
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aquarium animals - June 23, 2016
Anaconda Checkups
So what is a done during an anaconda physical? Many of the same things that are conducted in a thorough exam for people, just with slight variations. ...
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