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Visitors have been wowed by Myrtle for generations Photo: Vanessa Kahn

Aquarium Celebrity Spotlight: Myrtle the Green Sea Turtle

For 56 years, Myrtle has been the beloved star of the Giant Ocean Tank.

June 11, 2026
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June 16, 2026
A South African Penguin Rescue Organization Needed Help—Aquarium Staff Answered the Call
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April 13, 2026
Play as Enrichment: Reggae’s Rubber Ducky and More
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Aerial view of Banda Naira with the Fort of Belgica in the center, overlooking Gunung Api
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It’s More Than Just Thresher Shark Conservation
By New England Aquarium
Humpback whale known as Clamp photographed during a Whale Watch
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Animals You Might See During a Whale Watch
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Cirri the nurse shark can be found in the Giant Ocean Tank at the New England Aquarium
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How Aquariums Contribute to Shark Research and Conservation
A Q&A with Marine Conservation Action Fund Director Elizabeth Stephenson
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A Q&A with Marine Conservation Action Fund Director Elizabeth Stephenson
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A fin whale—the second largest whale in the ocean.
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June Sightings in the Marine National Monument
By Orla O’Brien
How We Prepare Our African Penguin Chicks for Exhibit
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How We Prepare Our African Penguin Chicks for Exhibit
By New England Aquarium
Dr. Joblon at the Aquarium today
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From Aquarium Intern to Director of Animal Health
By New England Aquarium
A Look Back at Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2024
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A Look Back at Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2024
By New England Aquarium
Artisanal fiberglass boat from Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Facilitating Respectful Knowledge Exchange Between Researchers and Fishers
By New England Aquarium
In-Water Studies of Sea Turtles from the Gulf of Paria, Venezuela
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In-Water Studies of Sea Turtles from the Gulf of Paria, Venezuela
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