Mystic Aquarium

MYSTIC, Conn. – Sea Research Foundation, Inc. has named the eight-teacher team at Roosevelt Middle School and S.T.E.M. Academy in New Britain Educators of the Year. The team was honored during Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s annual Educators Open House on October 8.

Everyone knows about Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s exciting animal exhibits, but did you know the aquarium has an Education Department that offers a variety of fun and engaging classes and programs? On Thursday, October 8 from 6:15 to 8 p.m. (doors close at 7 p.m.), teachers of all grades, science coordinators, principals, superintendents and home-schoolers and their families are invited to discover the aquarium’s many educational offerings that can enrich and expand students’ curricula.

Today was a big day for the three new California sea lion pups at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. In addition to celebrating their first birthday – complete with an icy fish treat for them and cake for guests – the pups received their highly anticipated names: ­­­Jetty for the male and Cali and Sakari for the two females.

MYSTIC, Conn.—Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration recently welcomed three California sea lion pups and wants the public’s help in naming them!