Along with getting your hands wet at the touch tanks and seeing life up close at our microscope station, check out our weekly themed activities – our theme will change every Monday!
By 2050, scientist predict there will be more plastics in the oceans than fish. What can we do? Swim on down to the aquarium this week as we kick off “Plastic Free July”, a global movement aiming to reduce our use of plastics, to discover how plastics affect the ocean ecosystem and how we can all make responsible decisions when using plastic products.
What sort of animals live in the sea? Did you know that clams and squids are related? Join us this week to explore commonalities the captivating creatures of our oceans have, the “sofishticated” features that make them unique, and how we are all connected.
Most people can recognize a whale, a fish or a crab… but what about the other ocean inhabitants? Maybe all they need is a closer look! Bring along a magnifying glass as we highlight phenomenal plankton and show off our teeny tiny tank tenants – and why the entire ocean depends on them.
They’re green, they’re indestructible and they’re taking over…they’re…invasive species! Come visit the aquarium and learn about Newfoundland’s invasive species, how they got here and how to recognize, remove and report!
Our oceans have an incredible diversity of habitats –it is so much more than just the big blue sea! Waves and tides, seaweeds and sediments, bright sunlight and the deepest dark (and more!) create a world full of sometimes harsh, yet wondrous places. We invite you to come learn and explore the fascinating environments marine creatures call home.
Our mission is to foster curiosity about local marine life and inspire action toward personal and global sustainability through display, interpretation and direct action.
August 12, 2016 1:00pm
Story Time with Dr. Massey, Director of Student Life at Memorial University
July 30, 2016
Seamus was our very first Guest Interpreter, absolutely rocking the presentation of a squid dissection to the public outside the aquarium. Aided by one of our returning interpreters Emily, Seamus signed his name in squid ink to make it official!
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