Mystic Aquarium

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium is pleased to announce the hatching of two African penguin chicks. Hatched on Feb. 1 and Feb. 10, the chicks currently weigh 696 grams and 281 grams, respectively. The chicks will be named when they are fully fledged and their gender will be determined by a DNA test at approximately six months of age.

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with special events and promotions. The aquarium opened on Oct. 6, 1973, to showcase a new artificial seawater product, Instant Ocean. Today, it is the most visited cultural institution in Connecticut and a leader in marine education, research and exploration.

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium presents “Weird Science” Saturday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 24 during school vacation week. Children’s curiosity comes alive as they witness weird and wonderful science demonstrations by Mystic Aquarium educators and special presentations by Keith Michael Johnson’s Bubbleology and Mad Science of Eastern Connecticut.

Students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in an international art contest sponsored by The JASON Project, the North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA) and the U.S. Coast Guard.