Mystic Aquarium

We have all seen the photos of that small white seal with the large eyes staring back at us; but do you know what species of seal it is or what it will look like in a year?   Click here to find out the answers to these questions and more as we explore the wonderful world of the harp seal.

California sea lions are celebrated for their intelligence, grace, speed and agility (both in and out of the water). In fact, California sea lions not only served as animal ambassadors for their wild counterparts at aquariums around the world but have also been trained by the Navy to assist in the marking and retrieval of objects in the ocean.  Click to learn more about the California sea lion!

There are more than 200 species of jellies found worldwide in shallow coastal regions to ocean depths of over 6000 feet.   These animals can range in size from a tiny 2mm to over 120 feet long (that is longer than a blue whale!) and 95% of their bodies being comprised of water.  Read on to learn more about one of these amazing animals, the moon jelly.

What lives more than 6000 feet below sea level, grows to over six feet tall and has no mouth, stomach or gut?  The incredible giant tube worm; discover more amazing facts about these animals and the hydrothermal vent community they call home.