The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Do you know a teen interested in studying marine biology or conservation? Our annual Teen Apprentice program provides hands-on experience. Those enrolled will work alongside professional aquarists, design enrichment for our animals, and create mission tables to educate guests. Don’t miss out—sign up for a session today! ?? June 23 to July 11 ?? July 14 to August 1 ?? August 4 to August 22 Click here to register: https://brnw.ch/21wRjCs

Thank you Rowayton Elementary School for inviting President and CEO Jason Patlis to join your #ReadAcrossAmerica celebration this morning! ??

This month’s volunteer spotlight is Reedie! Reedie started volunteering at the Aquarium in January 2024. As a gallery ambassador, she inspires action to protect our blue planet by teaching our guests about the wonderful animals that live in Long Island Sound and facilitating interactions with them. We’re grateful to have her as part of our team. To learn how to become a volunteer, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wQVmQ

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet the women who are leading our conservation efforts here at the Aquarium! They work to protect the habitats and wildlife of Long Island Sound and inspire environmental stewardship. Click here to learn more about our conservation projects: https://lnkd.in/eqccDXvP

Rasal is locked in on the Philadelphia Eagles to win #SBLIX! ???? Do you think Rasal will be right for the third year in a row?

Did you know that salt marshes protect coastal communities from storm damage, remove pollutants from runoff, and store high levels of carbon below ground? The salt marshes that border Long Island Sound are critical to our communities, which is why they are a focus of our conservation work here at the Aquarium. We are actively studying how to improve restoration techniques to increase resiliency, and we are working with partners to maximize our positive impact on the environment. Learn more about our conservation work this #WorldWetlandsDay: https://lnkd.in/eqccDXvP

At this moment in time, there are many uncertainties around government support for our work on behalf of the environment and our community. However, we are committed to continuing that work—now is not the time to stop caring. Through this moment and with your continued support, we will provide world-class programs in STEM-education, protect Long Island Sound’s wildlife and habitats, and inspire environmental stewardship. We care deeply about this. And we bet you do too. Support Our Mission: https://lnkd.in/gKk-pfvY

This month’s volunteer spotlight is Gil! Thank you for the incredible work you’ve done at the Aquarium over the last eight years! You can become a volunteer, too! Click here to learn how: https://lnkd.in/eczw9wsw

We are pleased to share our Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report, which highlights how we are bringing to life our new strategic plan, An Aquarium Without Walls. The year brought so many pivotal moments, including the exciting debut of our new Atlantic sturgeon touch tank and the opening of our immersive, interactive, and fully bilingual exhibit, Life Among the Grasses. We also welcomed unique new species, engaged our youngest generation of ocean stewards through innovative STEM programming, expanded our conservation initiatives and partnerships, and continued to work to ensure an inclusive, diverse, and accessible environment for all our guests, staff, and volunteers. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erfvtKYq

In honor of #NationalBloodDonorMonth, we are thrilled to partner with the New York Blood Center to host a blood drive on Monday, January 27! Their Bloodmobile will be parked outside our main entrance from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. As a special thank you, blood donors will receive a free Aquarium admission ticket! Click here to sign up now and help save lives: https://brnw.ch/21wPTRZ