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[wensleydale]

Mystic recently released a Harp Seal into the wild after treating it for pneumonia.

Mystic Aquarium releases rehabbed harp seal back into wild | wpri.com

 

[wensleydale]

Mystic has received two new sea lions as a result of the unusual mortality event, one male and one female. Both are failed releases. There is a contest to name them.

http://www.awesomeocean.com/2015/07/19/mystic-aquarium-launches-sea-lion-name-contest/

 

[wensleydale]

Another successful seal release, this time of a Gray Seal.

Mystic Aquarium Announces Another Successful Seal Release

 

[wensleydale]

The Aquarium has received a 3 million dollar grant to develop a STEM program:

Mystic Aquarium receives $3 million grant to develop STEM program | WTNH Connecticut News

Also, they now have a rare yellow lobster on display:

Mystic Aquarium Debuts Rare Yellow Lobster | NBC Connecticut

Also, four Harbor Seals have been released:

VIDEO: 4 young harbor seals released by Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Team - News - The Bulletin - Norwich, CT

 

[wensleydale]

Two dead Dolphins have washed up in Rhode Island. It's not clear what species they are or how they died (the one pictured looks like a Common Dolphin but its hard to tell.

Dolphin carcasses wash up at Scarborough Beach | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | WJAR

Also a seal named Horseradish was released:

Rehabilitated seal released at Charlestown beach | WPRI 12 Eyewitness News

Also, Juno the Beluga photobombed the governor:

http://www.weather.com/science/nature/news/beluga-photobomb-mystic-aquarium-connecticut

And the Aquarium is eliminating six jobs:

http://www.theday.com/article/20151102/NWS01/151109831

 

[wensleydale]

Mystic has successfully treated an African Penguin for cancer in its beak:

Mystic Aquarium treats endangered penguin for cancer | WTNH Connecticut News

Also, another seal release. This one was a Harbor Seal named "Peppercorn" who had a broken toe:

Mystic Aquarium Releases Peppercorn the Seal Into the Ocean

Also, they have broken ground on a new 5 Million Dollar research center:

The Day - Mystic Aquarium to break ground on $5 million research center - News from southeastern Connecticut

 

[wensleydale]

An article on the stranding death of a Common Dolphin which features improper use of the word Porpoise:

https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2016/01/12/porpoise-washes-ashore-at-tods-cause-of-death-unknown/

 

[NAIB Volunteer]

2020 Master Plan named One Ocean, One Mission.

The biggest highlight seems to be the potential redevelopment of the beluga whale exhibit into a new pinniped exhibit due to the small captive population size of belugas. The decisions seems to be dependant on any agreements the Aquarium can reach with other beluga holding facilities for long term loans.

http://www.mysticaquarium.org/content/strategic-plan-2015/StratPlanMarch2015.pdf

 

[Loxodonta Cobra]

Two new female fur seals have found a home at the aquarium

Fur seals find a home at Mystic Aquarium The Westerly Sun

 

[wensleydale]

Two new female fur seals have found a home at the aquarium

Fur seals find a home at Mystic Aquarium The Westerly Sun

Lovely news.

 

[wensleydale]

A Frog Exhibit has opened:

Frog exhibit opens at Mystic Aquarium | WTNH Connecticut News

Also, there is a boating safety display up:

Boating Safety display up at Mystic Aquarium | WTNH Connecticut News

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Two Harbor Seals, Coral and Bristol, have joined the Belugas in Arctic Coast. In addition, the male Naluark was sent to SeaWorld Orlando, and Mystic received a young male named Miki from Shedd Aquarium.
New addition at Mystic Aquarium | WTNH Connecticut News

 

[wensleydale]

A 3D Printed Boot for a Penguin:

Purps the penguin healed at Mystic Aquarium with some help from local kids, 3D printer | FOX 61

A proposed National Marine Monument:

Mystic Aquarium Scientist Leads Effort to Designate Marine National Monument - Stonington, CT Patch

And a rehabilitated victim of marine debris:

http://www.theday.com/article/20160809/NWS01/160809257

 

[Gulo gulo]

http://www.mysticaquarium.org/2016/...in-preparation-for-transport-back-to-florida/

 

[wensleydale]

A Manatee, that's different!

 

[wensleydale]

There was a public viewing of Washburn the Manatee last weekend, darn I should have gone!:

Mystic Aquarium Holds Public Viewing of Rescued Manatee | NBC Connecticut

She will be moved to SeaWorld Orlando Tuesday:

Rescued pregnant manatee to be moved from Mystic Aquarium to SeaWorld Orlando

 

[wensleydale]

Washburn the Manatee has been released in Florida. Best of luck to her:

Pregnant manatee returned to Florida waters following rehab at Mystic Aquarium

 

[vogelcommando]

"Outstanding ethical treatment of their animals" :

Aquarium achieves rare ethics certification The Westerly Sun

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A few new additions in the last months have included an Alligator Gar and a female Spotted Seal named Siku. The gar is on exhibit in Covanta Cove, and the seal is on exhibit with the Harbor Seals and fur seals in Pacific Northwest.
The seal came from Alaska Sealife Center and is a rescue animal. PL1601 - Alaska Sealife Center
Additionally, an exhibit about bizarre creatures will open on Memorial Day this year. One of the featured species will be paddlefish.
Mystic Aquarium Video 2017-01-18 21:30:00

 

[ThylacineAlive]

A few new additions in the last months have included an Alligator Gar and a male Spotted Seal named Siku. The gar is on exhibit in Covanta Cove, and the seal is on exhibit with the Harbor Seals and fur seals in Pacific Northwest.
Additionally, an exhibit about bizarre creatures will open on Memorial Day this year. One of the featured species will be paddlefish.
Mystic Aquarium Video 2017-01-18 21:30:00

Spotted Seal?! I'm guessing since it's with the other seal it's a permanent resident? Of course I finally revisit the aquarium to see the fur seal and then they get an even rare species!

~Thylo