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Weekly Themes

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!



Weekly Themes 2018

Plastic Pollution July 2nd-July 8th; August 6th-August 12th

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.

Who Ye Be in the Sea? July 9th – July 15th; August 13th – August 19th

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.

Tiny and Mighty July 16th- July 23rd; August 20th-August 26th

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.

Space Invaders July 23rd-July 29th; August 27th- September 2nd

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!

Ocean Homes July 30th – August 5th; September 3rd- September 7th

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.

Past Guest Interpreters

Dr. Massey

August 12, 2016   1:00pm

Story Time with Dr. Massey, Director of Student Life at Memorial University

Seamus O'Regan

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!