Mystic Aquarium

Jump into action and participate in one of our Family conservation programs!

Head to the beach and witness these "living fossils" gather during our nighttime Family Horseshoe Crab Walk.  Be prepared to get your feet wet and hike a distance as you help Aquarium and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center staff count the animals and learn about the role they play in our local ecosystem. 

Click here to register for the Full Moon walk on Saturday, June 22 from 6:30pm to 9:30 pm at Napatree Point  or the New Moon walk on Saturday, July 6, from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Bluff Point State Park. 

*Registration is required and cost is $5 per person

Ages 14 to 17

Join an amazing and fun group of teenagers interested in marine science and environmental conservation in our community.   You will receive leadership training and learn about a wide range of issues related to marine environments and oceanographic exploration - all while having fun.  E-mail Maryellen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Come join us!

Interested in learning more about the issues affect marine environments?  Click on a marine conservation topic below for more information and to discover whay YOU can do to help protect our fragile ocean planet!

Eutrophication has emerged as a threat to ecosystem and human health.  Learn more about what it is, what causes it, and its connection to red tides and harmful algal blooms.

Marine protected areas are becoming more and more common as conservation tools.  Learn more about what an MPA is, and where you can find them both here in the United States and around the globe!

Increased carbon emissions harm not only the atmosphere but the oceans as well!  Read more about this hot topic of scientific research that details how greenhouse gases will affect marine environments!

Human activity has brought many species into habitats where they do not belong...and some persist to threaten ecosystems or human health.  Read more about what defines an invasive species, some examples, and what you can do to help!

Our oceans are a popular and essential source of food for us.  However, many species and marine communities are at risk due to fishing practices.  Learn how you can make choices that benefit the marine environment!